The Salem Academy Crusaders basketball squad (Salem, OR), was crushed 83-44 in Monday's league battle with the visiting Regis Rams (Stayton, OR)

With the victory, Regis advances its record to 14-5 on the year. The Rams host Western Christian (Salem, OR) to meet the Pioneers in a 2A Tri-River battle on Wednesday, January 29. The Pioneers enter the battle with a record of 15-3. Western Christian won 85-43 in their recent league battle against Gervais (Gervais, OR)

The Crusaders now own a 12-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Santiam for a 2A Tri-River battle on Wednesday, January 29. Salem Academy will meet a Wolverines squad coming off a 64-43 league win over Kennedy (Mt. Angel, OR). The Wolverines record now stands at 12-5.