Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the East Chicago Central Cardinals (East Chicago, IN) and the host Lighthouse College Prep Academy Lions (Gary, IN), saw East Chicago Central's basketball squad wallop Lighthouse College Prep Academy by a tally of 69-33.

With the victory, East Chicago Central improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Merrillville (Merrillville, IN) to confront the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 22. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Merrillville won 67-43 in their recent non-league challenge against Griffith (Griffith, IN)

Next up, the Lions confront the Harlan Falcons (Chicago, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 21. Lighthouse College Prep Academy will attempt to improve on its 1-5 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 1-6 record after their 71-61 league loss to Chicago Vocational (Chicago, IL).