Niles West Wolves (Skokie, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Northside Mustangs (Chicago, IL), 40-22 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Niles West upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Wolves host Trinity (River Forest, IL) to play the Blazers in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 25. The Blazers go into the bout with a record of 13-8.

Next up, the Mustangs play the Whitney Young Dolphins (Chicago, IL) in a bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Northside will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The Dolphins go into the bout with a 13-2 record after their 48-30 non-league win over Evanston (Evanston, IL).