Pirates pinned by Fort Osage Indians
Tanner Jones, Sports Co-Editor
February 3, 2010
The Belton Pirate’s wrestling team came off a disappointing loss on Wednesday. It was the team’s first home duel and they were looking for a win over Fort Osage, who has always been a rival in wrestling. The duel didn’t start off well for the Pirates. Of the first seven matches,... Read more »
Belton Wrestling wins first conference duel
Tanner Jones, Sports Co-Editor
January 20, 2010
The Belton wrestling team competed Jan. 12 in their first duel since the Kearney and Ray-Pec meet back in early December. This was also their first conference duel in almost a month since Fort Osage and Lee’s Summit West were canceled due to snow and lack of school. The team began their conference... Read more »
Pirate wrestlers travel to compete in Neosho
Tanner Jones, Co-Sports Editor
December 16, 2009
The Belton wreslting team was given no break after their tri-meet against Ray-Pec and Kearney. They packed their bags and gear Dec. 4 and endured a two and a half hour bus ride to Neosho. The team competed the next day after staying in a hotel. Some of the wrestlers spent their leisure time in the... Read more »
Pirate wrestlers begin the tough journey
Tanner Jones, Sports Co-Editor
December 14, 2009
The Belton wrestling team competed in their first competition Thursday, Dec. 3. It was held at Ray-Pec, long rivals of Belton, and was a tri-duel between Ray-Pec, Kearney and Belton. The team was given a tough schedule right from the start giving them no time to ease into the season. The tri-duel... Read more »


