The Platte County Pirates basketball squad (Platte City, MO), was crushed 85-52 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Grain Valley Eagles (Grain Valley, MO)

With the victory, Grain Valley advances its record to 6-5 on the year. The Eagles travel to Blue Springs (Blue Springs, MO) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league battle on Friday, January 24. The Wildcats enter the battle with a record of 6-6.

The Pirates now own a 4-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Smithville for a Freelance battle on Thursday, January 23.