Lutheran North Crusaders (St. Louis, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Whitfield Warriors (St. Louis, MO), 50-49 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Lutheran North upgrades its record to 4-2 on the year. The Crusaders host Gateway Legacy Christian Academy (Florissant, MO) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7. The Lions enter the match with a record of 6-5. Gateway Legacy Christian Academy lost 44-39 in their recent non-league match against Wesclin (Trenton, IL)

The Warriors now sport a 2-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bayless for a non-league match on Monday, January 6. Whitfield will face a Bronchos squad coming off a 62-61 non-league loss to Roosevelt (St. Louis, MO). The Bronchos record now stands at 5-6.