Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders (Coon Rapids, IA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Stanton Vikings (Stanton, IA), 71-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Coon Rapids-Bayard upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Crusaders host West Harrison (Mondamin, IA) to play the Hawkeyes in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Hawkeyes go into the bout with a record of 3-0. West Harrison won 62-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Tri-Center (Neola, IA)

Next up, the Vikings confront the Griswold Tigers (Griswold, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 6. Stanton will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 67-23 league loss to Riverside (Oakland, IA).