The crowd at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Northwest Christian Crusaders (Phoenix, AZ) and the host Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles (Phoenix, AZ), observed Northwest Christian's basketball team overwhelm Scottsdale Christian Academy by a score of 54-24.

The Crusaders (11-10) will now prepare for their challenge against San Tan Foothills (Queen Creek, AZ). The Sabercats come into the 3A Metro challenge with a 9-13 record. In their last challenge, San Tan Foothills trounced Bourgade Catholic (Phoenix, AZ), 39-38, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Eagles encounter the Phoenix Christian Cougars (Phoenix, AZ) in a 2A Central challenge, on Thursday, February 6. Scottsdale Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 7-13 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 12-11 record after their 50-44 league loss to Scottsdale Preparatory Academy (Scottsdale, AZ).