Northfield Norsemen (Wabash, IN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Lakeland Christian Academy Cougars (Winona Lake, IN), 49-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Northfield upgrades its record to 7-10 on the campaign. The Norsemen host North Miami (Denver, IN) to play the Warriors in a Three Rivers bout on Friday, January 12. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 6-9. North Miami lost 46-31 in their recent league bout against Lewis Cass (Walton, IN)

Next up, the Cougars play the Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves (Fort Wayne, IN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 13. Lakeland Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 9-11 season record. The Braves come into the bout with a 12-7 record after their 69-56 non-league win over Fort Wayne Wayne (Fort Wayne, IN).