In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Helias Crusaders basketball team scored a decisive 74-53 triumph over the West Plains Zizzers.

In their next game, the Crusaders face the Thayer Bobcats (Thayer, MO) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 26. Helias will attempt to move on its 9-4 season record. The Bobcats enter the match with a 9-5 record after their 63-32 non-league win over Bolivar (Bolivar, MO).

With the defeat, West Plains moves to 4-9 on the year. The Zizzers host Bolivar (Bolivar, MO) to face the Liberators in a Ozarks match on Friday, January 26. The Liberators enter the match with a record of 4-11. Bolivar lost 63-32 in their recent non-league outing against Thayer (Thayer, MO)