Tigers maul Pirates
Trevor Yearout, Sports Co-Editor
October 24, 2010
Once again, the Pirates’ defense couldn’t keep up with the speed of its opposition, falling to the Lee’s Summit Tigers, 41-13. The Tigers put the Pirates into an early hole, scoring three touchdowns off of 9 offensive plays in the first quarter. The Pirates fought hard, but could never overcome... Read more »
Miscues and turnovers cause Eagles to soar
Trevor Yearout, Sports Co-Editor
October 15, 2010
The Belton Pirates could not overcome their turnovers last Friday night (2 interceptions, 2 offensive fumbles, a fumbled punt return and a turnover on downs) and opened up district play with a 35-6 loss to the Ruskin Eagles. The Pirates had 11 offensive drives in the game, but could capitalize on only... Read more »
Seniors win Powder Puff again
Caitlyn Nickerson, Reporter
October 13, 2010
The powder puff game took place on Sep.1, following the homecoming parade and the community pep rally, which introduced all of the nominees for homecoming royalty, and got students and parents aroused for the powder puff football game. In this game, junior girls face senior girls in a game of flag football,... Read more »
Offensive spark too late for victory
Trevor Yearout, Sports Co-Editor
October 8, 2010
The Pirates’ offensive struggled throughout the first three quarters cost them the game as the Raytown South Cardinals cruised to a 31-14 victory at Southwick Stadium. The Pirates managed just a total of 175 yards in the first half and added a measly 36 yards in the third quarter. Running back Deion... Read more »
Indians spear Pirates 49-14
Trevor Yearout, Sports Co-Editor
October 5, 2010
The Fort Osage Indians ran over, around and through the Belton Pirate’s defense, scoring on seven separate occasions and racking up 487 total yards on their way to a 49-14 win. The Pirates’ defense couldn’t seem to stop the Indians’ rushing attack. Four different players scored for Fort Osage:... Read more »
Pirates: Beyond the game
Zac Sweets, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2010
To most, the perception of the Belton Pirates football team is nothing more than what is seen on the grid iron. If they play well and win games people will label them as a good team. On the other hand, if they go out and lose and play poorly, then they will carry around the label of a bad team. What... Read more »
Bears pillage Pirates
Trevor Yearout, Sports Co-Editor
September 24, 2010
Have you ever heard the phrase “speed kills”? The Pirates learned the meaning of the phrase Friday night as the William Chrisman Bears out-paced the Belton defense, 40-21. Belton’s defenders had a difficult time catching the Bears. On several occasions the Pirates simply could not get into position... Read more »
Special teams, fumbles steal victory from Pirates
Trevor Yearout, Sports Co-Editor
September 17, 2010
Turnovers cost the Pirates a victory last Friday night. Seven Belton fumbles, two kickoff returns for touchdowns, and a blocked punt gave the Raytown Bluejay’s their first win of the season by a final score of 28-20. Like every other game this season, the Pirates’ played strong defense. In the first... Read more »
Seniors win powder puff again
Caitlyn Nickerson, Reporter
September 12, 2010
The powder puff game took place on September 10 following the homecoming parade and community pep rally which introduced all of the nominees for homecoming royalty and got students and parents aroused for the powder puff football game. In this game junior girls face senior girls in a game of flag football... Read more »
Griffins leave BHS scoreless in second half, spoil Homecoming
Trevor Yearout
September 11, 2010
Belton’s Homecoming football game against the Winnetonka Griffins was a tale of two halves. The Pirates dominated the first half of the game scoring 9 points and holding the Griffins scoreless. The Pirates made few mistakes and contained the Griffins’ offensive attempts. The second half was a completely... Read more »
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