Illinois High School Basketball - Galena nips Newman Central Catholic
February 4, 2023: Galena, IL 61036 Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Newman Central Catholic Comets (Sterling, IL), 59-53 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Galena upgrades its record to 19-8 on the season. The Pirates host Warren (Warren, IL) to play the Warriors in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West bout on Wednesday, February 8. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 19-7. Warren won 59-38 in their recent non-league bout against Pecatonica (Blanchardville, WI)
Next up, the Comets play the Princeton Tigers (Princeton, IL) in a Three Rivers - East bout, on Friday, February 10. Newman Central Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 22-7 season record.