Hiawatha Hawks (Kirkland, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy Guardians (Rockford, IL), 54-47 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hiawatha advances its record to 4-8 on the year. The Hawks host Westminster Christian (Elgin, IL) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 1-9. Westminster Christian lost 64-41 in their recent league match against Christian Liberty (Arlington Heights, IL)

The Guardians now own a 0-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Westlake Christian Academy for a Northeastern match on Tuesday, January 7. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy will face a Eagles squad coming off a 58-52 league loss to Schaumburg Christian (Schaumburg, IL). The Eagles record now stands at 5-9.