Archbishop Riordan Crusaders (San Francisco, CA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Valley Christian Warriors (San Jose, CA), 59-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Archbishop Riordan upgrades its record to 14-6 on the season. The Crusaders travel to Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, CA) to clash with the Monarchs in a West Catholic bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Monarchs go into the bout with a record of 21-0. Archbishop Mitty won 91-55 in their recent league bout against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (San Francisco, CA)

Next up, the Warriors clash with the Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Fightin' Irish (San Francisco, CA) in a West Catholic bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Valley Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 12-10 season record. The Fightin' Irish go into the bout with a 16-3 record after their 91-55 league loss to Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, CA).