Varsity Opponent (, ) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Homefires Flames (Danville, IL), 56-23 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Varsity Opponent upgrades its record to 403-1465 on the campaign. The travel to Calvary Baptist Christian Academy (Urbana, IL) to play the Crusaders in a non-league bout on Friday, February 9. The Crusaders come into the bout with a record of 5-7. Calvary Baptist Christian Academy lost 40-30 in their recent league bout against Berean Christian (Rockford, IL)

Next up, the Flames play the Calvary Baptist Christian Academy Crusaders (Urbana, IL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 9. Homefires will attempt to upgrade on its 5-13 season record. The Crusaders come into the bout with a 5-7 record after their 40-30 league loss to Berean Christian (Rockford, IL).