Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Galena Bears (Galena, MO) and the visiting Hurley Tigers (Hurley, MO), saw Galena's basketball squad wallop Hurley by a count of 67-42.

With the victory, Galena upgrades its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Bears host Crane (Crane, MO) to play the Pirates in a Southwest Central challenge on Thursday, January 12. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 4-2. Crane won 47-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Hartville (Hartville, MO)

Next up, the Tigers play the New Covenant Academy Warriors (Springfield, MO) in a Mark Twain challenge, on Friday, January 13. Hurley will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record.