Gilman Pirates (Gilman, WI) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Columbus Catholic Dons (Marshfield, WI), 63-60 in a league match.

With the victory, Gilman advances its record to 8-5 on the year. The Pirates host Owen-Withee (Owen, WI) to face the Blackhawks in a Cloverbelt - East match on Friday, January 17. The Blackhawks enter the match with a record of 11-1. Owen-Withee won 44-32 in their recent league match against Colby (Colby, WI)

The Dons now own a 7-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Spencer for a Cloverbelt - East match on Friday, January 17. Columbus Catholic will face a Rockets squad coming off a 73-10 league loss to Neillsville (Neillsville, WI). The Rockets record now stands at 7-6.