Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Freshman Opponent (, ) and the host Kennedy Crusaders (Chicago, IL), saw Freshman Opponent's basketball squad overcome Kennedy by a tally of 36-21.

With the victory, Freshman Opponent improves its record to 78-131 on the campaign. The travel to Cumberland Christian Home Educators (Somerset, KY) to confront the Hawks in a challenge on Friday, February 10. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 8-2. Cumberland Christian Home Educators won 45-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Freshman Opponent (, )

Next up, the Crusaders confront the Shepard Astros (Palos Heights, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 14. Kennedy will attempt to improve on its 8-7 season record. The Astros come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 65-63 league win over Thornton Fractional South (Lansing, IL).