Missouri High School Basketball - East Newton held off by Crane
December 6, 2025: Crane, MO 65633 In Saturday's non-league test, the Crane Pirates (Crane, MO) basketball squad got by the visiting East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO), by a score of 43-36.
Next, the Pirates encounter the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers (Mt. Vernon, MO) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, December 9. Crane will attempt to improve on its 4-0 season record. The Mountaineers come into the test with a 1-2 record after their 47-41 non-league loss to Clever (Clever, MO).
The Patriots (2-1) will now prepare for their test against Southwest (Washburn, MO). The Trojans come into the non-league test with a 1-2 record. In their last bout, Southwest was edged by Greenwood (Springfield, MO), 66-32, in a non-league bout.
