Helias Crusaders (Jefferson City, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Central Bulldogs (Springfield, MO), 74-36 in a non-league contest.

The Crusaders (1-0) will now prepare for their contest against Kickapoo (Springfield, MO). The Chiefs go into the non-league contest with a 1-0 record. In their last contest, Kickapoo smashed Lee's Summit West (Lee's Summit, MO), 46-34, in a non-league contest.

In their next game, the Bulldogs confront the Parkview Vikings (Springfield, MO) in a Central Ozarks contest, on Saturday, December 6. Central will attempt to better on its 0-2 season record. The Vikings go into the contest with a 0-1 record after their 62-51 non-league loss to Lee's Summit West (Lee's Summit, MO).