In Tuesday's league match, the Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) basketball team triumphed over the host West Carroll Thunder (Savanna, IL), by a final score of 84-31.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the East Dubuque Warriors (East Dubuque, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West match, on Thursday, February 15. Galena will attempt to move on its 20-10 season record. The Warriors enter the match with a 18-11 record after their 69-23 league win over Warren (Warren, IL).

With the defeat, West Carroll moves to 1-28 on the year. The Thunder travel to Stockton (Stockton, IL) to meet the Blackhawks in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West match on Thursday, February 15. The Blackhawks enter the match with a record of 7-19. Stockton lost 53-31 in their recent league match against Scales Mound (Scales Mound, IL)