The Grace Christian Academy Crusaders basketball squad (Kankakee, IL), was outscored 64-44 in Friday's league battle with the host Beecher Bobcats (Beecher, IL)

With the victory, Beecher advances its record to 10-7 on the year. The Bobcats travel to Momence (Momence, IL) to meet the Momence Athletics in a River Valley battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Momence Athletics enter the battle with a record of 8-7. Momence lost 54-43 in their recent non-league battle against Watseka (Watseka, IL)

The Crusaders now own a 8-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Clifton Central for a River Valley battle on Tuesday, January 14. Grace Christian Academy will meet a Comets squad coming off a 65-49 league win over Grant Park (Grant Park, IL). The Comets record now stands at 11-6.