Lincoln-Way East Griffins (Frankfort, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Hillcrest Hawks (Country Club Hills, IL), 68-29 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lincoln-Way East upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Griffins travel to Rich Township (Olympia Fields, IL) to play the Raptors in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 9. The Raptors go into the bout with a record of 7-2. Rich Township won 39-11 in their recent league bout against Thornwood (South Holland, IL)

Next up, the Hawks play the Providence Catholic Celtics (New Lenox, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 9. Hillcrest will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Celtics go into the bout with a 5-4 record after their 71-48 non-league win over Joliet Catholic (Joliet, IL).