Missouri High School Basketball - Smithville can't hold off Truman
January 31, 2025: Independence, MO 64055
Truman Patriots (Independence, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Smithville Warriors (Smithville, MO), 64-63 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Truman upgrades its record to 12-9 on the year. The Patriots travel to Belton (Belton, MO) to face the Pirates in a Suburban - White match on Tuesday, February 4. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 7-12. Belton lost 67-53 in their recent league match against Raytown (Raytown, MO)
The Warriors now sport a 4-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Excelsior Springs for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. Smithville will face a Tigers squad coming off a 74-24 non-league loss to Kearney (Kearney, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 0-15.