The Palatine Pirates topped the host West Aurora Blackhawks basketball team by a final score of 56-44 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Hoffman Estates Hawks (Hoffman Estates, IL) in a Mid-Suburban - West game, on Thursday, January 19. Palatine will attempt to move on its 14-6 season record. The Hawks enter the game with a 10-9 record after their 45-42 non-league win over Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL).

With the defeat, West Aurora moves to 14-8 on the year. The Blackhawks travel to Romeoville (Romeoville, IL) to face the Spartans in a SouthWest Prairie game on Friday, January 20. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 13-8. Romeoville won 61-51 in their recent league game against Plainfield North (Plainfield, IL)