The Helias Crusaders basketball squad (Jefferson City, MO), was outscored 57-44 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Parkview Vikings (Springfield, MO)

With the victory, Parkview advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Vikings travel to Hillcrest (Springfield, MO) to meet the Hornets in a Ozarks battle on Friday, December 20. The Hornets enter the battle with a record of 0-0.

The Crusaders now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lift for Life Academy for a non-league battle on Wednesday, December 11. Helias will meet a Hawks squad coming off a 61-56 non-league loss to Cahokia (Cahokia, IL). The Hawks record now stands at 0-3.