The Lakeland Lakers basketball squad (LaGrange, IN), was nudged 44-41 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Fairfield Falcons (Goshen, IN)

With the victory, Fairfield advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The Falcons travel to NorthWood (Nappanee, IN) to battle the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 13. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. NorthWood lost 66-58 in their recent non-league challenge against Westview (Topeka, IN)

In their next game, the Lakers battle the Bethany Christian Bruins (Goshen, IN) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 13. Lakeland will attempt to better on its 3-1 season record. The Bruins come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 56-53 non-league win over Mishawaka (Mishawaka, IN).