Riverdale Baptist Crusaders (Upper Marlboro, MD) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Shabach Christian Academy Blue Eagles (Landover, MD), 63-59 in a league bout.

With the victory, Riverdale Baptist upgrades its record to 21-14 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Rock Creek Christian Academy (Upper Marlboro, MD) to play the Eagles in a Metro Private bout on Thursday, February 8. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 16-8. Rock Creek Christian Academy lost 79-72 in their recent league bout against Mt. Zion Prep Academy (Lanham, MD)

Next up, the Eagles play the Evergreen Christian Eagles (Leesburg, VA) in a Freelance bout, on Thursday, February 8. Shabach Christian Academy Blue will attempt to upgrade on its 11-12 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 20-8 record after their 82-53 league win over Life Christian Academy (Chester, VA).