Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Scales Mound Hornets (Scales Mound, IL), 51-37 in a non-league contest.

The Pirates (2-0) will now prepare for their contest against Dakota (Dakota, IL). The Indians go into the non-league contest with a 2-0 record. In their last contest, Dakota topped East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL), 55-37, in a non-league contest.

In their next game, the Hornets battle the Indian Creek Timberwolves (Shabbona, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 6. Scales Mound will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Timberwolves enter the match with a 1-1 record after their 64-59 non-league win over Rockford Christian (Rockford, IL).