The Helias Crusaders basketball squad (Jefferson City, MO), was crushed 84-52 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host De Smet Jesuit Spartans (St. Louis, MO)

With the victory, De Smet Jesuit advances its record to 11-1 on the year. The Spartans travel to St. Louis Christian HomeSchool (St. Louis, MO) to meet the Patriettes in a non-league battle on Monday, January 13. The Patriettes enter the battle with a record of 1-1. St. Louis Christian HomeSchool lost 53-20 in their recent non-league battle against Victory Christian Academy (St. Louis, MO)

The Crusaders now own a 4-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Monroe City for a non-league battle on Wednesday, January 15. Helias will meet a Panthers squad coming off a 66-50 non-league win over Seymour (Payson, IL). The Panthers record now stands at 8-1.