Temple Christian Crusaders (Mansfield, OH) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Delaware Christian Eagles (Delaware, OH), 39-29 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Temple Christian upgrades its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Genoa Christian Academy (Westerville, OH) to play the in a non-league bout on Friday, February 16. The come into the bout with a record of 12-7. Genoa Christian Academy lost 56-24 in their recent non-league bout against Centerburg (Centerburg, OH)

Next up, the Eagles play the Fairfield Christian Academy Knights (Lancaster, OH) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, February 21. Delaware Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 10-12 season record. The Knights come into the bout with a 13-9 record after their 49-22 non-league win over West (Columbus, OH).