The Holy Trinity Catholic Crusaders got by the host Notre Dame Nikes basketball squad by a final score of 43-39 in Friday's league outing.

Next, the Crusaders clash with the New London Tigers (New London, IA) in a SEI - West outing, on Friday, January 3. Holy Trinity Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 7-0 season record. The Tigers come into the outing with a 0-8 record after their 68-13 non-league loss to Mediapolis (Mediapolis, IA).

The Nikes (2-6) will now prepare for their outing against Danville (Danville, IA). The Bears come into the non-league outing with a 4-4 record. In their last outing, Danville held off Clark County (Kahoka, MO), 48-33, in a non-league outing.