The crowd at Monday's non-league challenge between the New Berlin Pretzels (New Berlin, IL) and the visiting Lutheran Crusaders (Springfield, IL), observed New Berlin's basketball team knock off Lutheran by a score of 59-48.

The Pretzels (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Meridian (Macon, IL). The Hawks come into the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.

In their next game, the Crusaders encounter the Triopia Trojans (Concord, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 26. Lutheran will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.