Illinois High School Basketball - Taft fells Maine West
February 4, 2023: Chicago, IL 60631 Taft Eagles (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Maine West Warriors (Des Plaines, IL), 49-40 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Taft upgrades its record to 19-9 on the season. The Eagles host Phillips (Chicago, IL) to clash with the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 18-10. Phillips won 51-41 in their recent league bout against Bloom (Chicago Heights, IL)
Next up, the Warriors clash with the Evanston Wildkits (Evanston, IL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Maine West will attempt to upgrade on its 8-17 season record. The Wildkits go into the bout with a 12-13 record after their 60-51 non-league loss to Hersey (Arlington Heights, IL).