Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Belton Pirates (Belton, MO) and the host Raytown Bluejays (Raytown, MO), saw Belton's basketball squad overcome Raytown by a tally of 66-57.

With the victory, Belton improves its record to 1-6 on the campaign. The Pirates host Smithville (Smithville, MO) to confront the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 20. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. Smithville lost 47-35 in their recent league challenge against Platte County (Platte City, MO)

Next up, the Bluejays confront the Chrisman Bears (Independence, MO) in a Suburban - White challenge, on Wednesday, December 20. Raytown will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 57-22 non-league loss to Truman (Independence, MO).