The Avon Pirates traveled to Gregory on Thursday, January 29, and battled through overtime before coming up just short in a hard-fought 60–56 loss. Avon stayed competitive throughout the night, matching Gregory’s intensity and forcing the game into overtime as the final buzzer sounded at the end of regulation. The Pirates continued to fight in the extra period but were unable to close the gap. Zander Fathke led the Pirates offensively with 19 points, adding four rebounds, two assists, and a steal. Al’Shamon Gunter was dominant on the boards, pulling down 15 rebounds to go along with 12 points, two assists, and a block. Grayson Ratzlaff contributed seven points, three rebounds, and an assist, while Dominic Doom added a well-rounded performance with nine points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals. Cale Cooper chipped in six points, five rebounds, and three assists, and Brenson Ratzlaff finished with three points, five rebounds, and an assist. Despite the tough overtime loss, the Pirates showed strong effort and teamwork on the road. The loss brings Avon’s season record to 3–8.