Palatine Pirates (Palatine, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Hersey Huskies (Arlington Heights, IL), 59-51 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Palatine upgrades its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Pirates host Barrington (Barrington, IL) to play the Fillies/Broncos in a Mid-Suburban - West bout on Friday, January 13. The Fillies/Broncos come into the bout with a record of 13-1. Barrington won 77-43 in their recent non-league bout against Elk Grove (Elk Grove Village, IL)

Next up, the Huskies play the Elk Grove Grenadiers (Elk Grove Village, IL) in a Mid-Suburban - East bout, on Friday, January 13. Hersey will attempt to upgrade on its 11-9 season record. The Grenadiers come into the bout with a 4-12 record after their 77-43 non-league loss to Barrington (Barrington, IL).