Calumet Christian Patriots (Griffith, IN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Families of Faith Christian Academy Screaming Eagles (Channahon, IL), 55-48 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Calumet Christian upgrades its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to La Lumiere (La Porte, IN) to play the Lakers in a non-league bout on Monday, December 4. The Lakers come into the bout with a record of 0-2. La Lumiere lost 82-24 in their recent non-league bout against Lawrence Central (Indianapolis, IN)

Next up, the Screaming Eagles play the Kankakee Trinity Academy (Kankakee, IL) in a Illinois Christian bout, on Friday, December 1. Families of Faith Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The come into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 55-4 non-league loss to Calvary Christian Academy (Normal, IL).