The rival basketball games between DeKalb and Sycamore High Schools ended with wins for both DeKalb teams and $52,000 raised for charity.

The final score of the men’s game was 59-51. The final score of the women’s basketball game was 46-42. The games were 6 p.m. for women’s basketball and 8 p.m. for the men’s team Friday at the Convocation Center.

By the end of the game, the Castle Challenge raised $52,000, which will be divided among Sycamore and DeKalb Athletic Booster teams. The game was sponsored by the Castle Challenge and organized by Castle Bank, 141 W. Lincoln Highway.

DeKalb shooting guard Jace Kitchen said he was satisfied with the outcome of the game.

“We played as a team, good offense and defense. Good all around,” Kitchen said.

DeKalb men’s coach David Rohlman said he is proud of the way his team played.

“They played with energy and as a team,” Rohlman said. “Different guys stepped up in different situations.”

Sycamore center Brian Huber said the Castle Challenge game was a good one despite his team’s loss.

“We did the best we can, and that’s what matters,” Huber said.

Sycamore freshman Merri Park was wearing her school colors — black and gold — and one side of her face was painted in gold and black glitter to show her support for the Sycamore Spartans.

“It feels fantastic, and I’m so excited,” Park said. “Me and my friends have been planning to hang out at the game for a month.”

Andrew Tillotson, a freshman band member from DeKalb, said there were also mini rivalries that flared among the schools’ bands throughout the game.

“It’s different because it is very exhilarating and there is an ongoing war,” Tillotson said. “They play one song and then DeKalb shoots back. The tubas have competitions.”

During the halftime show, dance teams and cheerleaders from both towns faced off as they showed their skills in support of their teams.

“I’m always very nervous when we are waiting in the tunnel, but once we get out there it’s awesome,” said DeKalb cheerleader Abby Jovanovich.

DeKalb resident Kris Collin sat among the crowd with her family to watch the game.

“Every year we come. The boosters raise a lot of money; the program has gotten so huge,” Collin said. “I grew up in DeKalb, and I went to NIU for college, and now I’m raising my kids here. It’s a great place with a great team.”