Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) and the host East Dubuque Warriors (East Dubuque, IL), saw Galena's basketball squad wallop East Dubuque by a tally of 63-27.

With the victory, Galena improves its record to 23-1 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to West Carroll (Savanna, IL) to confront the Thunder in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West challenge on Friday, January 20. The Thunder come into the challenge with a record of 3-16. West Carroll lost 55-33 in their recent league challenge against Warren (Warren, IL)

Next up, the Warriors confront the River Ridge/Scales Mound Wildcats (Hanover, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West challenge, on Friday, January 20. East Dubuque will attempt to improve on its 4-14 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 20-3 record after their 52-15 league win over Stockton (Stockton, IL).