Illinois High School Basketball - Vernon Hills holds off Highland Park
January 27, 2023: Highland Park, IL 60035 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL) and the host Highland Park Giants (Highland Park, IL), saw Vernon Hills's basketball squad hold off Highland Park by a tally of 58-51.
With the victory, Vernon Hills betters its record to 12-12 on the campaign. The Cougars host Grant Community (Fox Lake, IL) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league contest on Saturday, January 28. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a record of 6-14. Grant Community lost 56-33 in their recent league contest against Grayslake Central (Grayslake, IL)
The Giants (4-19) will now prepare for their contest against Maine East (Park Ridge, IL). The Blue Demons come into the Central Suburban - North contest with a 13-10 record. In their last contest, Maine East edged Maine West (Des Plaines, IL), 87-67, in a league contest.