The Platte County Pirates (Platte City, MO) basketball edged the host Ruskin Golden Eagles (Kansas City, MO), 74-67 in Friday's non-league bout.

The Pirates now possess a 8-13 record. They play next when they host Grain Valley for a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 11.

With the loss, Ruskin falls to 5-12 on the campaign. The Golden eagles host Grain Valley (Grain Valley, MO) to play the Eagles in a Suburban - White bout on Monday, February 10. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 11-7. Grain Valley won 52-49 in their recent league bout against Fort Osage (Independence, MO)