The Ruskin Golden Eagles basketball squad (Kansas City, MO), was crushed 70-16 in Thursday's league battle with the host Platte County Pirates (Platte City, MO)

With the victory, Platte County advances its record to 5-4 on the year. The Pirates travel to North Kansas City (North Kansas City, MO) to meet the Hornets in a non-league battle on Monday, January 6. The Hornets enter the battle with a record of 3-4. North Kansas City won 46-43 in their recent non-league battle against Marshall County (Benton, KY)

The Golden Eagles now own a 0-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Grain Valley for a non-league battle on Monday, January 20.