The Illinois Crusaders Crusaders football team (Big Rock, IL), was topped 30-12 in Saturday's non-league bout with the visiting Central Maryland Christian Crusaders Crusaders (Sykesville, MD)

The Crusaders (1-0) will now prepare for their contest against Central Virginia Disciples (Richmond, VA). The enter the Eastern Christian contest with a 0-0 record.

Coming up next, the Crusaders confront the Lake Station Edison Fighting Eagles (Lake Station, IN) in a non-league contest, on Friday, August 29. Illinois Crusaders will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Fighting Eagles enter the contest with a 1-0 record after their 42-6 non-league win over South Newton (Kentland, IN).