St. Francis Borgia Knights (Washington, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting St. Dominic Crusaders (O'Fallon, MO), 57-54 in a league bout.

With the win, St. Francis Borgia upgrades its record to 12-0 on the season. The Knights travel to Cardinal Ritter College Prep (St. Louis, MO) to play the Lions in a AAA - Large bout on Thursday, January 18. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 4-10. Cardinal Ritter College Prep lost 68-50 in their recent non-league bout against East St. Louis (East St. Louis, IL)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Priory . (St. Louis, MO) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 17. St. Dominic will attempt to upgrade on its 9-4 season record. The . go into the bout with a 6-9 record after their 57-36 league loss to Westminster Christian (St. Louis, MO).