Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) and the host West Carroll Thunder (Savanna, IL), saw Galena's basketball squad wallop West Carroll by a count of 80-18.

With the victory, Galena upgrades its record to 15-6 on the campaign. The Pirates host East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL) to play the Warriors in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West challenge on Thursday, January 19. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 8-10. East Dubuque lost 45-29 in their recent non-league challenge against South Beloit (South Beloit, IL)

Next up, the Thunder play the East Dubuque Warriors (East Dubuque, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West challenge, on Wednesday, January 25. West Carroll will attempt to upgrade on its 1-19 season record.