In Friday's league match, the host Lutheran Northwest Crusaders basketball team scored a tight 55-51 triumph over the Oakland Christian Lancers.

In their next game, the Crusaders meet the Southfield Christian Eagles (Southfield, MI) in a Michigan Independent - Blue match, on Saturday, January 20. Lutheran Northwest will attempt to move on its 6-1 season record.

With the defeat, Oakland Christian moves to 9-4 on the year. The Lancers travel to Plymouth Christian Academy (Canton, MI) to meet the Eagles in a Michigan Independent - Blue match on Tuesday, January 23. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 3-8.