The Platte County Pirates tipped the host Benton Cardinals basketball team by a final score of 43-42 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Chrisman Bears (Independence, MO) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 9. Platte County will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record. The Bears enter the game with a 1-2 record after their 41-38 non-league win over Kearney (Kearney, MO).

With the defeat, Benton moves to 1-3 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Hill, MO) to face the Roosters/Chicks in a non-league game on Friday, December 9. The Roosters/Chicks enter the game with a record of 0-1. Pleasant Hill lost 64-53 in their recent non-league game against Knob Noster (Knob Noster, MO)