The Gilman Pirates basketball squad (Gilman, WI), was crushed 86-40 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Owen-Withee Blackhawks (Owen, WI)

With the victory, Owen-Withee advances its record to 9-5 on the year. The Blackhawks travel to Rib Lake (Rib Lake, WI) to meet the Redmen in a non-league battle on Monday, January 27. The Redmen come into the test with a record of 9-4. Rib Lake lost 61-44 in their recent non-league test against Auburndale (Auburndale, WI)

The Pirates (4-9) will now prepare for their test against Greenwood (Greenwood, WI). The Indians come into the Cloverbelt - East test with a 2-10 record. In their last test, Greenwood was overwhelmed by Neillsville (Neillsville, WI), 67-31, in a league test.