Jefferson City Jays (Jefferson City, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Helias Crusaders (Jefferson City, MO), 58-57 in a league match.

With the victory, Jefferson City upgrades its record to 11-1 on the year. The Jays travel to Smith-Cotton (Sedalia, MO) to face the Tigers in a Central Missouri match on Friday, January 24. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 11-4. Smith-Cotton won 78-32 in their recent non-league match against Knob Noster (Knob Noster, MO)

The Crusaders now sport a 6-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Capital City for a Central Missouri match on Friday, January 24. Helias will face a Cavaliers squad coming off a 63-50 non-league loss to Hallsville (Hallsville, MO). The Cavaliers record now stands at 4-8.