In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Martin Luther Spartans basketball team scored a tight 76-69 triumph over the Pius XI Catholic Popes.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Racine Lutheran Crusaders (Racine, WI) in a Metro Classic match, on Tuesday, January 17. Martin Luther will attempt to better on its 12-5 season record. The Crusaders enter the match with a 3-7 record after their 64-61 league win over Shoreland Lutheran (Somers, WI).

With the defeat, Pius XI Catholic moves to 9-4 on the year. The Popes host West Allis Central (West Allis, WI) to meet the Bulldogs in a Woodland - West match on Friday, January 20. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 4-7. West Allis Central lost 82-62 in their recent non-league match against Brookfield East (Brookfield, WI)