In Thursday's league match, the visiting Palatine Pirates basketball team scored a good 66-51 triumph over the Hoffman Estates Hawks.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Mundelein Mustangs (Mundelein, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 20. Palatine will attempt to move on its 16-5 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 7-14 record after their 62-54 league win over Zion-Benton (Zion, IL).

With the defeat, Hoffman Estates moves to 12-9 on the year. The Hawks travel to Streamwood (Streamwood, IL) to meet the Sabres in a non-league match on Monday, January 22. The Sabres enter the match with a record of 1-18. Streamwood lost 69-36 in their recent league match against Fenton (Bensenville, IL)