The DeSales Irish basketball squad (Walla Walla, WA), was crushed 56-34 in Saturday's league battle with the host Yakama Nation Tribal Eagles (Toppenish, WA)

With the victory, Yakama Nation Tribal advances its record to 4-1 on the year. The Eagles host Riverside Christian (Yakima, WA) to meet the Crusaders in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 17. The Crusaders enter the battle with a record of 2-2. Riverside Christian won 37-19 in their recent non-league battle against Prescott (Prescott, WA)

The Irish now own a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Riverside Christian for a non-league battle on Friday, December 20.