Illinois High School Basketball - Ashton-Franklin Center succumbs to Lutheran
January 18, 2023: Ashton, IL 61006 The Lutheran Crusaders topped the host Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders basketball team by a final score of 51-34 in Wednesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Crusaders face the Byron Tigers (Byron, IL) in a Big Northern game, on Saturday, January 21. Lutheran will attempt to move on its 17-6 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 21-2 record after their 53-38 league win over Stillman Valley (Stillman Valley, IL).
With the defeat, Ashton-Franklin Center moves to 8-13 on the year. The Raiders travel to Eastland (Lanark, IL) to face the Cougars in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South game on Friday, January 20. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 16-7. Eastland won 45-24 in their recent league game against Amboy (Amboy, IL)
