The Racine Lutheran Crusaders basketball team (Racine, WI), dropped 60-52 in Wednesday's league battle with the host Martin Luther Spartans (Greendale, WI)

The Spartans now possess a 5-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Springfield Township for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 18.

The Crusaders (9-5) will now prepare for their battle against St. Thomas More (Milwaukee, WI). The Cavaliers come into the Metro Classic battle with a 13-2 record. In their last battle, St. Thomas More beat Shoreland Lutheran (Somers, WI), 81-46, in a league battle.