The Lutheran/Calvary Crusaders basketball team (Springfield, IL), was overwhelmed 49-17 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Tournament Team (, )

The now possess a 5-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Coolidge for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 29. Tournament Team will battle a Colts team coming off a 49-44 non-league loss to Lackey (Indian Head, MD). The Colts record now stands at 4-4.

The Crusaders (2-11) will now prepare for their battle against Athens (Athens, IL). The Warriors come into the non-league battle with a 7-4 record. In their last battle, Athens was overwhelmed by Illini Bluffs (Glasford, IL), 35-33, in a non-league battle.