The Avon boys basketball team faced St. Francis on Friday, January 31, at Dakota State and came away with a hard-fought 57–51 victory. Dominic Doom led the Pirates with 20 points, adding 7 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals. Al’Shamon Gunter recorded a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, while also grabbing 5 steals. Zander Fathke contributed 10 points, 6 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals in the win. Cale Cooper added 8 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and a steal. Grayson Ratzlaff finished with 3 points and a rebound, while Brenson Ratzlaff chipped in 3 points and a rebound. The victory improves the Pirates’ season record to 4-9.