The Grace Christian Academy Crusaders basketball squad (Kankakee, IL), was crushed 78-15 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Gardner-South Wilmington Panthers (Gardner, IL)

With the victory, Gardner-South Wilmington advances its record to 3-3 on the year. The Panthers host Illinois Lutheran (Crete, IL) to meet the Chargers in a non-league battle on Friday, December 12. The Chargers enter the battle with a record of 0-5. Illinois Lutheran lost 49-34 in their recent league challenge against Donovan (Donovan, IL)

In their next game, the Crusaders encounter the Beecher Bobcats (Beecher, IL) in a River Valley challenge, on Friday, December 12. Grace Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a 1-6 record after their 71-67 league loss to Tri-Point (Cullom, IL).