Valmeyer Pirates (Valmeyer, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Steeleville Warriors (Steeleville, IL), 33-31 in a league bout.

With the win, Valmeyer upgrades its record to 7-14 on the season. The Pirates host Hancock (St. Louis, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Monday, February 6. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 0-4. Hancock lost 49-16 in their recent non-league bout against Affton (St. Louis, MO)

Next up, the Warriors play the Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton (Elkville, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 6. Steeleville will attempt to upgrade on its 5-18 season record. The go into the bout with a 5-18 record after their 51-17 non-league loss to Sesser-Valier (Sesser, IL).