Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) and the host Scales Mound Hornets (Scales Mound, IL), saw Galena's basketball squad hold off Scales Mound by a tally of 38-34.

With the victory, Galena improves its record to 17-0 on the campaign. The Pirates host Aquin Catholic (Freeport, IL) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 2. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Aquin Catholic lost 43-23 in their recent non-league challenge against River Ridge (Hanover, IL)

Next up, the Hornets confront the River Ridge Wildcats (Hanover, IL) in a challenge, on Tuesday, February 14. Scales Mound will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record.