The Catholic Central Hilltoppers basketball team (Burlington, WI), was overwhelmed 73-24 in Saturday's league battle with the host Racine Lutheran Crusaders (Racine, WI)

The Crusaders now possess a 5-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Racine Saint Catherine’s/Racine Lutheran for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 6. Racine Lutheran will confront a team coming off a 72-53 non-league loss to Mount Horeb (Mount Horeb, WI). The record now stands at 3-6.

The Hilltoppers (1-7) will now prepare for their battle against Heritage Christian (New Berlin, WI). The Patriots come into the Midwest Classic battle with a 6-2 record. In their last battle, Heritage Christian trounced Lake Country Lutheran (Hartland, WI), 77-66, in a league battle.