Columbus Catholic Dons (Marshfield, WI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Gilman Pirates (Gilman, WI), 41-32 in a league bout.

With the win, Columbus Catholic upgrades its record to 10-13 on the season. The Dons travel to Cadott (Cadott, WI) to play the Hornets in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 15. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 11-13. Cadott lost 66-32 in their recent league bout against Fall Creek (Fall Creek, WI)

Next up, the Pirates play the Owen-Withee Blackhawks (Owen, WI) in a Cloverbelt - East bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Gilman will attempt to upgrade on its 10-13 season record. The Blackhawks go into the bout with a 15-6 record after their 45-19 league win over Colby (Colby, WI).