The Helias Crusaders ran their season record to 8-1 with a 2nd place finish in the Capital City Invitational hosted by Jefferson City High School.  The Crusaders opened the tournament with a 8-7 victory over Rockwood Summit.  Deion Hughes picked up his second win of the season with five solid innings.  The Crusaders then moved to the semi-finals against Rockhurst.   Bret Gerstner led the way by throwing a complete game only giving up two runs on four hits in Helias' 3-2 victory.  Helias then met a solid Eureka team in the finals.  The Crusaders stranded 11 runners on base, with 8 of those runners being in scoring position.  The lack of timely hitting resulted in a 5-4, 8 inning loss.  Sophomore Chandler Wolf pitched six very good innings in relief and unfortunately was the tough luck loser.

Next action is Tuesday April 12, 5:00 at Lagion Field vs. Moberly