Crosstown Explorers (Memphis, TN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Lakeland Preparatory Lions (Lakeland, TN), 55-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Crosstown upgrades its record to 3-5 on the season. The Explorers travel to Kingsbury (Memphis, TN) to clash with the Falcons in a non-league bout on Monday, December 11. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 7-0. Kingsbury won 62-56 in their recent non-league bout against Crosstown (Memphis, TN)

Next up, the Lions clash with the Harding Academy Lions (Memphis, TN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 9. Lakeland Preparatory will attempt to upgrade on its 4-1 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 6-2 record after their 75-33 non-league win over Fairley (Memphis, TN).