Nokomis Redskins (Nokomis, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Lutheran Crusaders (Springfield, IL), 54-51 in a league match.

With the victory, Nokomis upgrades its record to 4-1 on the year. The Redskins travel to Auburn (Auburn, IL) to face the Trojans in a non-league match on Friday, December 6. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 5-0. Auburn won 67-36 in their recent non-league match against Carlinville (Carlinville, IL)

The Crusaders now sport a 0-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Illinois School for the Deaf for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. Lutheran will face a Tigers squad coming off a 56-29 non-league loss to Westfair Christian (Jacksonville, IL). The Tigers record now stands at 0-1.