The crowd at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Helias Crusaders (Jefferson City, MO) and the host McCluer Comets (Florissant, MO), observed Helias's basketball team overwhelm McCluer by a score of 76-28.

The Crusaders (15-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Rock Bridge (Columbia, MO). The Bruins come into the Central Missouri challenge with a 13-7 record.

In their next game, the Comets encounter the McCluer North Stars (Florissant, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 25. McCluer will attempt to improve on its 0-23 season record. The Stars come into the challenge with a 8-11 record after their 54-51 non-league win over Marquette (Chesterfield, MO).