Gallatin County Hawks (Junction, IL) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL), 66-38 in a league match.

With the victory, Gallatin County advances its record to 4-12 on the year. The Hawks travel to Galatia (Galatia, IL) to face the Bearcats in a non-league match on Monday, January 27. The Bearcats enter the match with a record of 14-6. Galatia won 66-53 in their recent non-league match against Zeigler-Royalton (Zeigler, IL)

The Pirates now own a 3-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hardin County for a non-league match on Monday, January 27.