Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) and the host Stockton Blackhawks (Stockton, IL), saw Galena's basketball squad overcome Stockton by a tally of 47-39.

With the victory, Galena improves its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Pirates host Scales Mound (Scales Mound, IL) to confront the Hornets in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West challenge on Thursday, January 5. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 14-1. Scales Mound won 61-52 in their recent league challenge against Warren (Warren, IL)

Next up, the Blackhawks confront the East Dubuque Warriors (East Dubuque, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West challenge, on Wednesday, January 11. Stockton will attempt to improve on its 5-7 season record.