Yorkville Christian Mustangs (Yorkville, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Marquette Crusaders (Ottawa, IL), 83-80 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Yorkville Christian upgrades its record to 5-13 on the season. The Mustangs host Varsity Opponent (, ) to play the in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 7. The go into the bout with a record of 186-627. Varsity Opponent lost 65-54 in their recent non-league bout against Trinity Christian (Greenville, NC)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Roanoke-Benson Rockets (Roanoke, IL) in a Tri-County bout, on Friday, January 6. Marquette will attempt to upgrade on its 10-5 season record. The Rockets go into the bout with a 5-9 record after their 61-35 non-league loss to Eureka (Eureka, IL).