Elgin Maroons (Elgin, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Northside College Prep Mustangs (Chicago, IL), 59-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Elgin upgrades its record to 9-13 on the season. The Maroons travel to Waubonsie Valley (Aurora, IL) to play the Warriors in a Upstate Eight bout on Friday, February 20. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 11-9. Waubonsie Valley won 72-65 in their recent league bout against East (Aurora, IL)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Fenwick Friars (Oak Park, IL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 24. Northside College Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 8-17 season record. The Friars go into the bout with a 14-8 record after their 59-43 non-league win over Bishop McNamara (Kankakee, IL).