In Friday's league match, the visiting Galena Pirates basketball team scored a decisive 74-29 triumph over the West Carroll Thunder.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Warren Warriors (Warren, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West match, on Tuesday, January 9. Galena will attempt to better on its 15-1 season record. The Warriors enter the match with a 7-9 record after their 47-43 league loss to Stockton (Stockton, IL).

With the defeat, West Carroll moves to 4-13 on the year. The Thunder host River Ridge/Scales Mound (Hanover, IL) to meet the Wildcats in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West match on Tuesday, January 9. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 12-5. River Ridge/Scales Mound won 66-46 in their recent non-league match against Potosi/Cassville (Potosi, WI)