Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Decatur Lutheran Lions (Decatur, IL) and the visiting Arcola Purple Riders (Arcola, IL), saw Decatur Lutheran's basketball squad knock off Arcola by a tally of 64-56.

With the victory, Decatur Lutheran improves its record to 15-0 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Cumberland (Toledo, IL) to play the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 8-9. Cumberland lost 55-50 in their recent league challenge against Blue Ridge (Farmer City, IL)

Next up, the Purple Riders play the Villa Grove Blue Devils (Villa Grove, IL) in a Lincoln Prairie challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Arcola will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 73-59 non-league win over Urbana University (Urbana, IL).