The Crusaders could not get anything going against the Kewpies of Hickman Friday night as they found themselves battling uphill all night long, falling behind 21-6 at the end of 1^st quarter play.  Helias lost the game by a final score of 64-40 on Senior night for Hickman.  Freshman Hale Hentges led the Crusaders with 16 points.  The Crusaders will take on the Tigers of Kirksville Friday night when they will honor 6 Seniors.  Helias falls to 16-7 on the season. 

Helias has a huge 4^th quarter out scoring the Tigers of Sedalia 15-6 during the final frame.  Deion Hughes led the way once again with 21 points and 10 boards, Josh Smith tallied 14 (9 for 9 from the ft line), and Hale Hentges added 11 points respectively.  The Saders jump to 16-6 on the year with the road win. 

In what turned out to be a battle for the #1 seed in Districts, the Crusaders “showed up” when taking on the Mustangs from Eldon.  In a competitive game with many lead changes, the Crusaders would have the last hoorah (Thanks to Leon Vanderfeltz)!  Led by a balanced scoring attack, Josh Smith tallied 17 points, Deion Hughes 15, Hale Hentges 12 and Aaron Vossen 10.  Helias won the contest 62-50 and move to 15-6 on the season. 

The Crusaders came up on the short end at the home of the Mexico Bulldogs.  Mexico, ranked #8 in class four, pulled away late to beat Helias 50-39.  Deion Hughes scored 20 points while Hale Hentges added 9 in the losing effort.  The loss takes Helias to 14-6 on the year. 

Helias holds the Comets of Fatima to only 7 points in the first half in route to a 48-33 victory at the Mizzou Arena on Sunday afternoon.  Josh Smith led the way with 14 points while Deion Hughes chipped in with 12 of his own.  The Crusaders are now 14-5 on the season.