The Northwest Christian Crusaders basketball team (Phoenix, AZ), was nudged 49-43 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the visiting American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Warriors (Ironwood, AZ)

The Warriors now possess a 4-0 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fountain Hills for a non-league battle on Friday, December 8. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood will battle a Falcons team coming off a 54-16 non-league win over Northland Prep Academy (Flagstaff, AZ). The Falcons record now stands at 2-0.

The Crusaders (0-1) will now prepare for their battle against Benjamin Franklin (Queen Creek, AZ). The Chargers come into the non-league battle with a 2-4 record.