In Wednesday's non-league test, the Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) basketball squad trounced the host West Carroll Thunder (Savanna, IL), by a score of 67-27.

Next, the Pirates encounter the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers (Erie, IL) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Galena will attempt to improve on its 7-5 season record. The Panthers come into the test with a 3-5 record after their 53-31 non-league loss to Orion (Orion, IL).

The Thunder (2-10) will now prepare for their test against East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL). The Warriors come into the Northwest Upstate Illini - West test with a 7-2 record.