The Excelsior Springs Tigers basketball team (Excelsior Springs, MO), was overwhelmed 81-14 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Platte County Pirates (Platte City, MO)

The Pirates now possess a 7-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Central for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 12. Platte County will confront a Indians team coming off a 45-41 non-league win over Smithville (Smithville, MO). The Indians record now stands at 4-4.

The Tigers (2-6) will now prepare for their battle against Winnetonka (Kansas City, MO). The Griffins come into the non-league battle with a 4-4 record.