The Western Wildcats topped the visiting Northeast Hurricanes basketball team by a final score of 56-43 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Somerset Prep (North Lauderdale, FL) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 18. Western will attempt to move on its 15-7 season record. The enter the game with a 3-14 record after their 84-52 non-league loss to Saint Andrew's (Boca Raton, FL).

With the defeat, Northeast moves to 11-6 on the year. The Hurricanes host Stoneman Douglas (Parkland, FL) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Friday, January 19. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 7-10.