Schaumburg Saxons (Schaumburg, IL) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Hampshire Whip-Purs (Hampshire, IL), 46-33 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Schaumburg upgrades its record to 13-8 on the campaign. The Saxons travel to Palatine (Palatine, IL) to play the Pirates in a Mid-Suburban - West bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 12-10. Palatine lost 36-35 in their recent non-league bout against Round Lake (Round Lake, IL)

Next up, the Whip-Purs play the Jacobs Golden Eagles (Algonquin, IL) in a Fox Valley bout, on Wednesday, January 18. Hampshire will attempt to upgrade on its 13-8 season record. The Golden Eagles come into the bout with a 3-17 record after their 47-43 non-league loss to Grant Community (Fox Lake, IL).