Lincoln-Way East Griffins (Frankfort, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Sandburg Eagles (Orland Park, IL), 55-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Lincoln-Way East upgrades its record to 17-8 on the campaign. The Griffins travel to Bolingbrook (Bolingbrook, IL) to play the Raiders in a SouthWest Suburban - Blue bout on Thursday, January 26. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 21-3. Bolingbrook lost 53-49 in their recent league bout against Homewood-Flossmoor (Flossmoor, IL)

Next up, the Eagles play the Lockport Porters (Lockport, IL) in a SouthWest Suburban - Blue bout, on Thursday, January 26. Sandburg will attempt to upgrade on its 14-12 season record. The Porters come into the bout with a 13-14 record after their 55-41 non-league loss to Saint Viator (Arlington Heights, IL).