Missouri High School Basketball - Crane holds off Jefferson Independent Day
November 27, 2018: Crane, MO 65633 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Crane Pirates (Crane, MO) and the visiting Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers (Joplin, MO), saw Crane's basketball squad hold off Jefferson Independent Day by a tally of 59-53.
With the victory, Crane improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Hurley (Hurley, MO) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 4. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 0-2. Hurley lost 80-22 in their recent non-league challenge against Marionville (Marionville, MO)
Next up, the Cavaliers confront the Wheaton Bulldogs (Wheaton, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, November 29. Jefferson Independent Day will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 81-18 non-league loss to Sarcoxie (Sarcoxie, MO).