Trinity Christian Crusaders (Dublin, GA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Stratford Academy Eagles (Macon, GA), 55-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Trinity Christian upgrades its record to 2-2 on the season. The Crusaders host Byne Christian (Albany, GA) to play the Saints in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Saints go into the bout with a record of 4-3. Byne Christian won 45-43 in their recent league bout against Peoples Baptist Academy (McDonough, GA)

Next up, the Eagles play the George Walton Academy Bulldogs (Monroe, GA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 9. Stratford Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 6-1 record after their 51-46 non-league win over Commerce (Commerce, GA).