The Van Buren Crusaders basketball team (Van Buren, ME), was overwhelmed 58-31 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Easton Bears (Easton, ME)

The Bears now possess a 3-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fort Kent for a non-league battle on Wednesday, December 27. Easton will confront a Warriors team coming off a 71-39 non-league win over Wisdom (St. Agatha, ME). The Warriors record now stands at 4-2.

The Crusaders (0-5) will now prepare for their battle against Washburn (Washburn, ME). The Beavers come into the D North battle with a 2-1 record.