The California Pintos basketball team (California, MO), was overwhelmed 77-45 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Helias Crusaders (Jefferson City, MO)

The Crusaders now possess a 11-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hickman for a Freelance battle on Monday, January 22. Helias will confront a Kewpies team coming off a 69-14 non-league win over Affton (St. Louis, MO). The Kewpies record now stands at 13-5.

The Pintos (9-6) will now prepare for their battle against Howell Central (St. Charles, MO). The Spartans come into the non-league battle with a 7-2 record. In their last battle, Howell Central was overwhelmed by Troy-Buchanan (Troy, MO), 55-20, in a league battle.