The Troy-Buchanan Trojans topped the host Cor Jesu Academy basketball team by a final score of 42-34 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Trojans face the Pattonville Pirates (Maryland Heights, MO) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 5. Troy-Buchanan will attempt to move on its 8-1 season record. The Pirates enter the game with a 7-3 record after their 52-34 non-league win over Westminster Christian Academy (Edwardsville, IL).

With the defeat, Cor Jesu Academy moves to 8-4 on the year. The travel to Westminster Christian Academy (Edwardsville, IL) to face the Crusaders in a non-league game on Friday, January 5. The Crusaders enter the game with a record of 0-7. Westminster Christian Academy lost 52-34 in their recent non-league game against Pattonville (Maryland Heights, MO)