The Dixon Dukes & Duchesses topped the visiting Lutheran Crusaders basketball team by a final score of 49-36 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Dukes & Duchesses face the St. Bede Bruins (Peru, IL) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 17. Dixon will attempt to move on its 18-2 season record. The Bruins enter the game with a 6-13 record after their 62-46 league loss to Princeton (Princeton, IL).

With the defeat, Lutheran moves to 15-6 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Sterling (Sterling, IL) to face the Golden Warriors in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 17. The Golden Warriors enter the game with a record of 2-18. Sterling lost 44-26 in their recent league game against Alleman (Rock Island, IL)