Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Wheeling Wildcats (Wheeling, IL) and the visiting Elk Grove Grenadiers (Elk Grove Village, IL), saw Wheeling's basketball squad knock off Elk Grove by a count of 62-44.

With the victory, Wheeling upgrades its record to 7-13 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Maine West (Des Plaines, IL) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 21. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 4-16. Maine West lost 65-44 in their recent league challenge against Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL)

Next up, the Grenadiers play the Mather Rangers (Chicago, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 21. Elk Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 4-15 season record. The Rangers come into the challenge with a 7-13 record after their 68-52 league loss to Von Steuben (Chicago, IL).