The Galena Pirates topped the host River Ridge/Scales Mound Wildcats basketball team by a final score of 46-38 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Warren Warriors (Warren, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West game, on Thursday, January 12. Galena will attempt to move on its 18-0 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 10-8 record after their 50-45 league loss to East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL).

With the defeat, River Ridge/Scales Mound moves to 18-3 on the year. The Wildcats travel to West Carroll (Savanna, IL) to face the Thunder in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West game on Friday, January 13. The Thunder enter the game with a record of 3-13.