The Catholic Central Hilltoppers basketball team (Burlington, WI), was overwhelmed 70-45 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Martin Luther Spartans (Greendale, WI)

The Spartans now possess a 10-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Grafton for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 14. Martin Luther will confront a Black Hawks team coming off a 66-61 league win over Hartford (Hartford, WI). The Black Hawks record now stands at 7-5.

The Hilltoppers (3-9) will now prepare for their battle against St. Francis (St. Francis, WI). The Mariners come into the non-league battle with a 1-8 record. In their last battle, St. Francis was overwhelmed by Messmer (Milwaukee, WI), 64-63, in a league battle.