The Galena Pirates routed the visiting West Carroll Thunder basketball team by a final score of 57-17 in Wednesday's league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Stockton Blackhawks (Stockton, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West game, on Friday, January 6. Galena will attempt to move on its 16-0 season record. The Blackhawks enter the game with a 2-15 record after their 42-30 league loss to Warren (Warren, IL).

With the defeat, West Carroll moves to 3-12 on the year. The Thunder travel to East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL) to face the Warriors in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West game on Friday, January 6. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 1-12. East Dubuque lost 50-22 in their recent league game against River Ridge/Scales Mound (Hanover, IL)