Cornerstone Christian Patriots (Willoughby, OH) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Independence Blue Devils (Independence, OH), 43-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cornerstone Christian upgrades its record to 14-7 on the season. The Patriots travel to Andrews Osborne Academy (Willoughby, OH) to play the Phoenix in a non-league bout on Friday, February 16. The Phoenix go into the bout with a record of 2-11.

Next up, the Blue Devils play the West Geauga Wolverines (Chesterland, OH) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 15. Independence will attempt to upgrade on its 9-11 season record. The Wolverines go into the bout with a 5-15 record after their 68-44 non-league loss to Perry (Perry, OH).