The Belton Tigers battled a talented Vandegrift Vipers squad in the Concordia Shootout but ultimately came up short, falling 65-50. The Tigers were led offensively by Ty Johnson, who poured in a team-high 17 points, providing a strong scoring presence throughout the contest. Luke Munden added 12 points, while Abran Knight chipped in 7 to help pace the Belton offense. Despite the loss, the Tigers showed flashes of strong play against a quality opponent.

Belton also received valuable contributions from several players whose impact went beyond the scoring column. David McCallum provided a strong presence on the boards, battling for rebounds and bringing tremendous energy and effort throughout the game. Jay Mitchell and Taj Keeler delivered outstanding defensive effort, bringing intensity, hustle, and toughness to the floor. While the final score wasn't in their favor, the Tigers will look to build on the positives from the contest as they continue to develop and improve throughout the season.