Bowen Boilermakers (Chicago, IL) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Galena Pirates (Galena, IL), 62-42 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Bowen advances its record to 4-6 on the year. The Boilermakers travel to Chicago Military Academy (Chicago, IL) to meet the Eagles in a Chicago Public - Blue South match on Tuesday, December 17. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 2-1. Chicago Military Academy won 65-27 in their recent league match against EPIC Academy (Chicago, IL)

The Pirates now own a 6-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Carroll for a non-league match on Wednesday, December 18. Galena will meet a Thunder squad coming off a 67-29 non-league loss to East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL). The Thunder record now stands at 2-9.