Lutheran North Crusaders (St. Louis, MO) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Seneca Fighting Irish (Seneca, IL), 55-45 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Lutheran North upgrades its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Oak Lawn (Oak Lawn, IL) to play the Spartans in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Spartans come into the bout with a record of 10-2. Oak Lawn won 57-43 in their recent non-league bout against Brooks (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Fighting Irish play the Brooks Eagles (Chicago, IL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Seneca will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 1-11 record after their 57-43 non-league loss to Oak Lawn (Oak Lawn, IL).