Illinois Lutheran Chargers (Crete, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Unity Christian Academy Phoenix (South Holland, IL), 49-15 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Illinois Lutheran upgrades its record to 3-14 on the campaign. The Chargers host Calumet Christian (Griffith, IN) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Monday, January 16. The Patriots come into the bout with a record of 8-9. Calumet Christian lost 43-33 in their recent non-league bout against Elkhart Christian Academy (Elkhart, IN)

Next up, the Phoenix play the Grace Christian Academy Crusaders (Kankakee, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 21. Unity Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record.