In Friday's league match, the visiting Elgin Maroons basketball team scored a tight 47-42 triumph over the Aurora East Tomcats.

In their next game, the Maroons meet the Jacobs Golden Eagles (Algonquin, IL) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 22. Elgin will attempt to move on its 8-15 season record. The Golden Eagles enter the match with a 5-12 record after their 47-14 league win over McHenry (McHenry, IL).

With the defeat, Aurora East moves to 2-17 on the year. The Tomcats travel to Bartlett (Bartlett, IL) to meet the Hawks in a Upstate Eight match on Tuesday, January 23. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 10-14. Bartlett won 69-51 in their recent league match against Fenton (Bensenville, IL)