St. Joseph Academy Crusaders (San Marcos, CA) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Rancho Buena Vista Longhorns (Vista, CA), 35-29 in a non-league match.

With the victory, St. Joseph Academy advances its record to 8-3 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Academy of Our Lady of Peace (San Diego, CA) to face the Pilots in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Pilots enter the match with a record of 2-11.

The Longhorns now own a 0-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Valley Center for a non-league match on Thursday, January 9.