The crowd at Tuesday's league challenge between the Belton Pirates (Belton, MO) and the host Chrisman Bears (Independence, MO), observed Belton's basketball team knock off Chrisman by a score of 71-55.

The Pirates (7-11) will now prepare for their challenge against Raytown (Raytown, MO). The Bluejays come into the Suburban - White challenge with a 14-3 record. In their last challenge, Raytown prevailed over Ruskin (Kansas City, MO), 84-60, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Bears encounter the Van Horn Falcons (Independence, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 31. Chrisman will attempt to improve on its 0-14 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 7-8 record after their 66-39 non-league win over Excelsior Springs (Excelsior Springs, MO).