Illinois High School Basketball - Morton Grove Academy succumbs to Vernon Hills
December 26, 2023: Morton Grove, IL 60053 The Vernon Hills Cougars topped the host Morton Grove Academy Crescents basketball team by a final score of 37-29 in Tuesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Cougars face the Maine East Blue Demons (Park Ridge, IL) in a Central Suburban - North game, on Wednesday, December 27. Vernon Hills will attempt to move on its 6-7 season record. The Blue Demons enter the game with a 7-5 record after their 49-42 league loss to Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL).
With the defeat, Morton Grove Academy moves to 9-4 on the year. The Crescents travel to Northside (Chicago, IL) to face the Mustangs in a non-league game on Thursday, December 28. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 6-7. Northside lost 66-59 in their recent non-league game against Sandburg (Orland Park, IL)