Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Lutheran Crusaders (Rockford, IL) and the host Stillman Valley Cardinals (Stillman Valley, IL), saw Lutheran's basketball squad hold off Stillman Valley by a count of 48-46.

With the victory, Lutheran upgrades its record to 20-9 on the campaign. The Crusaders host Christian Life (Rockford, IL) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 6. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 14-9. Christian Life won 49-41 in their recent league challenge against Harvest Christian Academy (Elgin, IL)

Next up, the Cardinals play the St. Edward Green Wave (Elgin, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 2. Stillman Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 22-6 season record. The Green Wave come into the challenge with a 7-20 record after their 46-44 league win over Westmont (Westmont, IL).