Lemont Lemont HS (Lemont, IL) backers were in high spirits Sunday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Brother Rice Crusaders (Chicago, IL), 73-57 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lemont upgrades its record to 22-6 on the season. The Lemont HS travel to Hinsdale South (Darien, IL) to play the Hornets in a non-league bout on Wednesday, February 8. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 9-17. Hinsdale South lost 62-40 in their recent non-league bout against Lyons (LaGrange, IL)

Next up, the Crusaders play the La Lumiere Lakers (La Porte, IN) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Brother Rice will attempt to upgrade on its 24-4 season record. The Lakers go into the bout with a 12-7 record after their 80-73 league win over Bishop Walsh (Cumberland, MD).