Belton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Grandview Bulldogs, falling 53-21. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 319th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 123rd).
It was another big night for Jada Smith, who almost dropped a double-double with 26 points and nine rebounds for Grandview. Smith is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lariah Tucker, who posted nine points in addition to seven boards and four steals.
Belton's loss dropped their record down to 4-18. As for Grandview, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season.
Belton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Grandview, they will face off against St. Michael the Archangel at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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