The Althoff Catholic Crusaders routed the host Metro-East Lutheran Knights basketball team by a final score of 67-36 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Crusaders face the Father McGivney Catholic Griffins (Glen Carbon, IL) in a Gateway game, on Friday, December 15. Althoff Catholic will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Griffins enter the game with a 4-5 record after their 55-44 league win over Maryville Christian (Maryville, IL).

With the defeat, Metro-East Lutheran moves to 1-3 on the year. The Knights travel to Carbondale (Carbondale, IL) to face the Terriers in a non-league game on Friday, December 15. The Terriers enter the game with a record of 4-4. Carbondale lost 45-44 in their recent non-league game against Herrin (Herrin, IL)