Missouri High School Basketball - Belton beaten by Truman
January 18, 2012: Independence, MO 64055 In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Truman Patriots basketball team scored a good 50-41 triumph over the Belton Pirates.
In their next game, the Patriots face the Pembroke Hill Raiders (Kansas City, MO) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 24. Truman will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The Raiders enter the match with a 2-4 record after their 82-65 non-league loss to Fort Scott (Fort Scott, KS).
With the defeat, Belton moves to 9-8 on the year. The Pirates travel to North Kansas City (North Kansas City, MO) to face the Hornets in a non-league battle on Friday, January 20. The Hornets come into the battle with a record of 4-9. North Kansas City lost 45-44 in their recent non-league battle against Cameron (Cameron, MO)