The Piscataquis Pirates basketball squad (Guilford, ME), was crushed 74-39 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Valley Cavaliers (Bingham, ME)

With the victory, Valley advances its record to 5-0 on the year. The Cavaliers host Islesboro Central (Islesboro, ME) to meet the Eagles in a D South battle on Thursday, January 2. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 1-1.

The Pirates now own a 1-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Penquis Valley for a C North battle on Monday, December 30.