The Galena Pirates basketball squad (Galena, IL), was nudged 47-45 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting South Beloit Sobos (South Beloit, IL)

With the victory, South Beloit advances its record to 24-4 on the year. The Sobos host Lutheran (Rockford, IL) to meet the Crusaders in a non-league battle on Monday, February 17. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a record of 11-16. Lutheran lost 67-49 in their recent league challenge against Stillman Valley (Stillman Valley, IL)

In their next game, the Pirates encounter the Warren Warriors (Warren, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - West challenge, on Friday, February 14. Galena will attempt to improve on its 16-12 season record. The Warriors enter the battle with a 20-7 record after their 82-57 league win over West Carroll (Savanna, IL).