Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL) and the host Rochelle Hubs (Rochelle, IL), saw Ottawa's basketball squad overcome Rochelle by a tally of 70-54.

With the victory, Ottawa improves its record to 12-11 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Dunlap (Dunlap, IL) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 8. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 13-14. Dunlap lost 73-53 in their recent non-league challenge against Washington (Washington, IL)

Next up, the Hubs confront the Oregon Hawks (Oregon, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 6. Rochelle will attempt to improve on its 8-17 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 8-18 record after their 81-42 league loss to Rock Falls (Rock Falls, IL).