Belton Power Lifting Invitational
Anthony Biondo, Sports Editor
March 8, 2012
Belton hosted its second annual power lifting meet this past Saturday. Twelve different schools from the Missouri and Kansas area competed in the power lifting meet and contributed to over 240 competitors. Belton brought 55 athletes to compete in their home event. The meet included a men’s division,... Read more »
Four wrestlers qualify for state
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
February 29, 2012
As the winter athletics season comes to an end, Belton had four wrestlers that went to state. Those four athletes are senior Kevin Estell, junior Blake Mann, sophomore Clay Stine, and Sophomore Sergio Ramos. This years’ 82nd MSHAA state wrestling tournament was held at the University of Missouri, in... Read more »
Pirates win tight game on Senior Night
Anthony Biondo, Sports Editor
February 16, 2012
The boys’ basketball team faced off against William Chrisman High School on Friday, February 10, 2012, for Senior Night. It was a close game for the Pirates, pulling off the 71-67 win over the Golden Bears. The Pirates celebrated four seniors, Joston Branch who’s now lettered varsity for the 4th... Read more »
Lady Pirates record first win
Anthony Biondo, Sports Editor
February 9, 2012
The Girls Varsity basketball team recorded their first win of the season on Jan. 28, against HarmonHigh School. The win also earned a seventh place finish in the Louisburg Invitational Tournament. Prior to the tournament win Sat. The Lady Pirates were 0-16 this season. Junior Guard Lauren Cook said that... Read more »
Girls last swim meet of the season
Amara Jefferson, Assistant Sports' Editor
February 9, 2012
Lady Pirates recently competed in their last meet of the season hosted by Lincoln Preparatory Academy. Harrisonville High School, Sedalia Smith-Cotton High School, Lincoln Preparatory Academy, and Ruskin High School also competed in the meet. Overall, Belton did well in the meet by having exceptional... Read more »
Senior football player signs with Western Illinois University
Anthony Biondo, Sports Editor
February 3, 2012
Senior Kevin Estell signed Feb. 1 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 game against... 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 »
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