The Helias Crusaders basketball squad (Jefferson City, MO), was crushed 63-39 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Lee's Summit West Titans (Lee's Summit, MO)

With the victory, Lee's Summit West advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Titans travel to Kickapoo (Springfield, MO) to meet the Chiefs in a non-league battle on Friday, December 6. The Chiefs enter the battle with a record of 1-0. Kickapoo won 61-60 in their recent non-league battle against Raytown (Raytown, MO)

The Crusaders now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lafayette for a non-league battle on Friday, December 6. Helias will meet a Lancers squad coming off a 65-48 non-league loss to Parkview (Springfield, MO). The Lancers record now stands at 1-1.