Cristo Rey Philadelphia Blue Pride (Philadelphia, PA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Cross Christian Academy Centurions (Seaford, DE), 96-82 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cristo Rey Philadelphia upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Blue Pride host Friends Select (Philadelphia, PA) to clash with the in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 8. The go into the bout with a record of 3-0. Friends Select won 63-35 in their recent non-league bout against Germantown Academy (Fort Washington, PA)

Next up, the Centurions clash with the Springdale Prep Lions (New Windsor, MD) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. Cross Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 5-1 record after their 55-53 league win over Arundel Christian (Hanover, MD).