The St. Dominic Crusaders tipped the host Howell Central Spartans basketball team by a final score of 63-59 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Crusaders face the Sikeston Bulldogs (Sikeston, MO) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 29. St. Dominic will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 10-0 record after their 93-61 non-league win over Lutheran (St. Peters, MO).

With the defeat, Howell Central moves to 2-3 on the year. The Spartans travel to Timberland (Wentzville, MO) to face the T-Wolves in a Gateway - South game on Thursday, December 28. The T-Wolves enter the game with a record of 5-2. Timberland lost 81-72 in their recent non-league game against Parkway North (St. Louis, MO)