The Lutheran Crusaders basketball squad (Rockford, IL), lost 67-49 in Friday's league battle with the host Stillman Valley Cardinals (Stillman Valley, IL)

With the victory, Stillman Valley advances its record to 9-16 on the year. The Cardinals travel to LaMoille (LaMoille, IL) to meet the Lions in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 18. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 7-22. LaMoille lost 65-43 in their recent league battle against Illinois Math & Science Academy (Aurora, IL)

The Crusaders now own a 11-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to South Beloit for a non-league battle on Monday, February 17. Lutheran will meet a Sobos squad coming off a 47-45 non-league win over Galena (Galena, IL). The Sobos record now stands at 24-4.