Galena Pirates (Galena, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host West Carroll Thunder (Savanna, IL), 50-24 in a league bout.

With the win, Galena upgrades its record to 18-4 on the season. The Pirates host East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL) to clash with the Warriors in a bout on Thursday, February 15. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 2-6. East Dubuque won 49-42 in their recent league bout against Warren (Warren, IL)