Lady Pirates win in miraculous fashion
March 9, 2010 • James Flath, Sports Co-Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball
The lady Pirates had a very exciting and physical game against the tough rival from Fort Osage, but where able to pull out a very impressive 66-65 win. The girls had already played the Indians twice this year and they split both of the other contest, but they were both played at the Indians home. The... Read more »
Belton hosts emotional senior night
February 19, 2010 • Cade Arnold, News Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The Lady Pirates hosted their last home game on their senior night against the Raytown Blue Jays. The night was emotional, before the game, the seniors were given their farewell gifts. The Pirates, as the season is coming to a close, are on a little bit of a slump. With their recent last second win against... Read more »
Pirates fall in the Hornet’s nest
February 19, 2010 • Cade Arnold, News Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The Pirates traveled to North Kansas City to face off against the Hornets at their Court Warming game. Seeing that this was an important game, the Pirates were looking for a very big upset and another conference win. In the previous match, the Pirates fell to the Hornets in overtime by only a few points.... Read more »
Pirates fall to Louisburg
February 16, 2010 • Cade Arnold, News Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The Pirates faced off against the host team Louisburg Wildcats in the second round of the Louisberg tournament . Coming off of a very impressive win against the Harmon Hawks, the Pirates were ready to get through this game and onto the championship game against Shawnee-Mission North. The Wildcats showed... Read more »
Pirates plan for districts
February 16, 2010 • Cade Arnold, News Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The lady Pirates are taking a new strategy as they get farther into their season. As the Pirates have been playing more and more games in the second half of their season, they have been faced with some difficult challenges. With new injuries happening almost every week, the Pirates had to figure out... Read more »
Pirates lose third place game
February 16, 2010 • Cade Arnold, News Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The Lady Pirates faced off against the St. James Academy Thunder for third place in the Louisburg tournament. St James was coming off of a tough loss against Shawnee Mission North. The Pirates were also coming off of a really close game against the home Louisburg Bulldogs. St. James was a very good team... Read more »
Injuries hurt Pirates late in the season
February 15, 2010 • Cade Arnold, News Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The injuries that have occurred in previous game have really been a huge factor as the Pirates are heading into the more difficult part of their season. With some of their main scorers on the bench, the Pirates have been struggling to get some wins without them. On a little bit of a bump in their season,... Read more »
Pirates rolled over by Patriots
February 15, 2010 • Cade Arnold, News Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The Pirates hoped to come out with a big win when they host Truman. The Truman Patriots had a very strong advantage on the Pirates coming into this game. They had a very big height advantage; almost every player on the Patriots team was taller than the Pirates tallest person. Since they had a post player... Read more »
Pirates shoot down Hawks
February 6, 2010 • Cade Arnold, News Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The Pirates traveled to Louisburg for their favorite tournament of the year. In the past few years, the pirates have been able to take first place in the tournament. last year the girls took third place. Coming into this game, the Pirates had high expectations for themselves. They faced off in the first... Read more »
Pirates tame Panthers
January 20, 2010 • Cade Arnold, News Editor
Filed under Girls Basketball, Sports
The Lady Pirates hosted their most awaited game of the season this year. The Pirates took on the Ray-Pec Panthers in the annual rivalry game. In the years past, the Pirates have had no problem with coming out victorious in this match-up. This year, though, the Panthers possesed a lot of talent. When... Read more »
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