Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Belton Pirates (Belton, MO) and the visiting Chrisman Bears (Independence, MO), saw Belton's basketball squad hold off Chrisman by a tally of 48-41.

With the victory, Belton improves its record to 5-11 on the campaign. The Pirates host Hogan Prep Charter (Kansas City, MO) to play the Rams in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 8. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 8-7. Hogan Prep Charter lost 68-20 in their recent non-league challenge against Notre Dame de Sion (Kansas City, MO)

Next up, the Bears play the Platte County Pirates (Platte City, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 8. Chrisman will attempt to improve on its 8-15 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 13-4 record after their 67-52 league loss to Grain Valley (Grain Valley, MO).