The Gilman Pirates basketball squad (Gilman, WI), lost 73-56 in Thursday's league battle with the host Colby Hornets (Colby, WI)

With the victory, Colby advances its record to 5-7 on the year. The Hornets host Stratford (Stratford, WI) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Friday, January 31. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 13-2. Stratford won 64-62 in their recent league battle against Marathon (Marathon, WI)

The Pirates now own a 5-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Greenwood for a Cloverbelt - East battle on Tuesday, February 4. Gilman will meet a Indians squad coming off a 71-25 league loss to Owen-Withee (Owen, WI). The Indians record now stands at 3-12.