The Madonna Blue Dons basketball squad (Weirton, WV), was outscored 45-33 in Wednesday's league battle with the host Catholic Central Crusaders (Steubenville, OH)

With the victory, Catholic Central advances its record to 11-7 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Oak Glen (New Cumberland, WV) to battle the Golden Bears in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 30. The Golden Bears come into the challenge with a record of 9-5. Oak Glen won 52-28 in their recent non-league challenge against East Liverpool (East Liverpool, OH)

In their next game, the Blue Dons battle the Weir Red Riders (Weirton, WV) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 10. Madonna will attempt to better on its 5-9 season record.