The Litchfield Purple Panthers basketball squad (Litchfield, IL), was crushed 81-52 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Calvary Saints (Springfield, IL)

Next, the Saints clash with the Lutheran Crusaders (Springfield, IL) in a MSM test, on Friday, January 31. Calvary will attempt to upgrade on its 15-7 season record. The Crusaders come into the test with a 4-17 record after their 56-43 non-league loss to Carlinville (Carlinville, IL).

The Purple Panthers (10-13) will now prepare for their test against Hillsboro (Hillsboro, IL). The Hiltoppers come into the South Central test with a 9-13 record. In their last test, Hillsboro was overwhelmed by Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL), 79-49, in a non-league test.