Senior football player signs with Western Illinois University
Anthony Biondo, Sports Editor
February 3, 2012
Senior Kevin Estell signed February 1st, 2012 on National Signing Day with Division 1-AA Western Illinois University on a full ride football scholarship to play defensive tackle. Illinois Western is a very prestigious school and will be competing against teams like Missouri State and even a non-conference... Read more »
Belton performs well at Bobcat Power Lifting Invitational
Anthony Biondo, Sports Editor
January 20, 2012
Belton had 16 weight lifters, both male and female, compete in the Bobcat Power Lifting Invitational Jan. 7. The power lifting meet was held in Basehor, Kansas and is the biggest power lifting meet in the area, having over 600 competitors from surrounding Kansas and Missouri high schools. The meet went... Read more »
Pirate wrestling season overview
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
January 18, 2012
This year’s Belton wrestling team has so far participated in 10 meets and has many more to compete in. Their record so far is 4-4. With four duals left, they hope to beat their record from last year of 7-4. Sophomore Clay Stine said that he has had a good season so far and that he looks forward to... Read more »
Lady Pirates Fall short to Park Hill South
Anthony Biondo, Sports Editor
January 13, 2012
The Lady Pirate’s basketball team played their first game of the new year Jan. 5. Unfortunately, the ladies dropped their record to 0-9, losing to Park Hill South with a final score of 19-65. The Lady Pirates struggled in the first half on both offense and defense. The girls were only able to put up... Read more »
Swimmers excel at last meet before winter break
Haley Marconett, News Editor
December 21, 2011
Belton swimmers excelled at their last meet before winter break. They also have a meet at Mizzou a few days after Christmas, but the girls really did well at the last meet. Many swimmers said that they are proud of themselves for dropping so much time this soon in the season. There were several swimmers... Read more »
Pirates overcome Blue Jays
Anthony Biondo, Sports Editor
December 21, 2011
The Boys Basketball team played at home against Raytown High School on December 20th. The Pirates over came the Raytown Blue Jays 57-46 . The Pirates played very well all game, grabbing a big lead within the first few minutes of the game, gaining more momentum as the game went. The Pirates were executing... Read more »
Lady Pirates swimmers take second place
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
December 19, 2011
Girls swim team competed in their fifth meet this week. The girls will also be competing in their sixth meet in the next upcoming days. Their meet was held at Longview`s Community College Aquatics Center. They swam against Grandview High School, Center High School, Ruskin High School, and Platte County... Read more »
Swimmers take 12th place in first invitational
Haley Marconett, News Editor
December 18, 2011
Belton girls swam at their first invitational meet Dec. 10. Out of the 22 teams in attendance, Belton placed 12th. For the small varsity team of 10 that represented Belton, coming out in 12th place was very rewarding. The team received several individual medals and a plaque representing their 12th place... Read more »
Lady Pirate’s offense struggles, losing to Winnetonka
Anthony Biondo, Sports Editor
December 15, 2011
The Girl’s Basketball team team faced off against Winnetonka at home Monday December, 12. The Girls fell short to Winnetonka, losing 34-23. The Lady Pirates played very well on defense, keeping the score close through out the game but they struggled offensively like they have all season. The first... Read more »
Boy’s basketball shows improvement
Anthony Biondo, Sports Editor
December 13, 2011
Boy’s basketball started their season off with a successful win over Oak Park High School 57-46. The team played very well and their performance showed how much potential they have this season. The Pirate’s defense seemed to be improved, nearly shutting down Oak Park’s star post player, one of... Read more »
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