In Monday's non-league bout, the Helias Crusaders (Jefferson City, MO) baseball team trounced the visiting Fatima Comets (Westphalia, MO), by a count of 8-1.

The Crusaders now own a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Ozark for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, March 24. Helias will clash with a Tigers team coming off a 14-9 non-league win over St. Michael the Archangel (Lee's Summit, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 3-0.

With the defeat, Fatima drops to 0-4 on the year. The Comets host Fulton (Fulton, MO) to clash with the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 26. The Hornets enter the bout with a record of 0-4. Fulton lost 10-3 in their recent non-league bout against Marshall (Marshall, MO)