The Salem Academy Crusaders basketball squad (Salem, OR), was outscored 53-45 in Wednesday's league battle with the visiting Santiam Wolverines (Mill City, OR)

With the victory, Santiam advances its record to 7-3 on the year. The Wolverines host Delphian (Sheridan, OR) to meet the Dragons in a 2A Tri-River battle on Friday, January 10. The Dragons enter the battle with a record of 2-2. Delphian lost 59-41 in their recent non-league battle against Sheridan (Sheridan, OR)

The Crusaders now own a 7-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Gervais for a 2A Tri-River battle on Friday, January 10. Salem Academy will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 73-39 non-league loss to East Linn Christian Academy (Lebanon, OR). The Cougars record now stands at 2-7.