Washington Bluejays (Washington, MO) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting St. James Tigers (St. James, MO), 83-54 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Washington upgrades its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Bluejays travel to Priory (St. Louis, MO) to play the . in a non-league bout on Monday, January 9. The . come into the bout with a record of 6-5. Priory lost 56-43 in their recent league bout against MICDS (St. Louis, MO)

Next up, the Tigers play the Fatima Comets (Westphalia, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 9. St. James will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Comets come into the bout with a 7-3 record after their 80-52 league win over Linn (Linn, MO).