Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting East Dubuque Warriors (East Dubuque, IL), 69-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Galena upgrades its record to 17-1 on the season. The Pirates travel to Stockton (Stockton, IL) to play the Blackhawks in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West bout on Friday, January 19. The Blackhawks go into the bout with a record of 11-10. Stockton lost 42-37 in their recent league bout against River Ridge/Scales Mound (Hanover, IL)

Next up, the Warriors play the West Carroll Thunder (Savanna, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West bout, on Friday, January 19. East Dubuque will attempt to upgrade on its 8-11 season record. The Thunder go into the bout with a 4-15 record after their 55-26 league loss to Warren (Warren, IL).