In Monday's non-league test, the Platte County Pirates (Platte City, MO) basketball squad trounced the host Truman Patriots (Independence, MO), by a score of 68-24.

Next, the Pirates encounter the Belton Pirates (Belton, MO) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 16. Platte County will attempt to improve on its 6-5 season record.

The Patriots (3-9) will now prepare for their test against Raytown (Raytown, MO). The Bluejays come into the non-league test with a 3-8 record. In their last test, Raytown was routed by Chrisman (Independence, MO), 37-34, in a league test.