Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Wheeling Wildcats (Wheeling, IL) and the host Elk Grove Grenadiers (Elk Grove Village, IL), saw Wheeling's basketball squad hold off Elk Grove by a count of 43-41.

With the victory, Wheeling upgrades its record to 7-14 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Maine West (Des Plaines, IL) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 20. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 3-14. Maine West lost 49-36 in their recent league challenge against Maine East (Park Ridge, IL)

Next up, the Grenadiers play the Rolling Meadows Mustangs (Rolling Meadows, IL) in a Mid-Suburban - East challenge, on Friday, January 19. Elk Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 2-15 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 14-5 record after their 50-45 league loss to Prospect (Mt. Prospect, IL).