The Nova Classical Academy Knights basketball squad (St. Paul, MN), was crushed 72-24 in Thursday's league battle with the host St. Croix Lutheran Crusaders (West St. Paul, MN)

With the victory, St. Croix Lutheran advances its record to 14-9 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Minneapolis Southwest (Minneapolis, MN) to meet the Lakers in a non-league battle on Friday, February 14. The Lakers enter the battle with a record of 9-16. Minneapolis Southwest lost 58-43 in their recent league battle against Robbinsdale Armstrong (Plymouth, MN)

The Knights now own a 12-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Maranatha Christian Academy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 18. Nova Classical Academy will meet a Mustangs squad coming off a 61-41 league win over Holy Family Catholic (Victoria, MN). The Mustangs record now stands at 14-4.