The Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers basketball squad (Joplin, MO), was crushed 48-19 in Friday's non-league battle with the host New Heights Christian Academy Cougars (Joplin, MO)

With the victory, New Heights Christian Academy advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Cougars travel to Greenwood (Springfield, MO) to meet the Blue Jays in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 18. The Blue Jays enter the battle with a record of 16-8. Greenwood won 49-30 in their recent non-league battle against Hurley (Hurley, MO)

The Cavaliers now own a 5-19 record.