Owen-Withee Blackhawks (Owen, WI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Gilman Pirates (Gilman, WI), 49-26 in a league bout.

With the win, Owen-Withee upgrades its record to 3-1 on the season. The Blackhawks host Greenwood (Greenwood, WI) to play the Indians in a Cloverbelt - East bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 0-3. Greenwood lost 62-11 in their recent league bout against Neillsville (Neillsville, WI)

Next up, the Pirates play the Alma Center Lincoln Hornets (Alma Center, WI) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 8. Gilman will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 4-1 record after their 58-43 non-league win over Hillsboro (Hillsboro, WI).