The Vernon Hills Cougars routed the host Maine West Warriors basketball team by a final score of 65-44 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Woodstock Blue Streaks (Woodstock, IL) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 23. Vernon Hills will attempt to move on its 10-12 season record. The Blue Streaks enter the game with a 9-11 record after their 43-37 league loss to Woodstock North (Woodstock, IL).

With the defeat, Maine West moves to 4-16 on the year. The Warriors host Wheeling (Wheeling, IL) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Saturday, January 21. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 7-13. Wheeling won 62-44 in their recent league game against Elk Grove (Elk Grove Village, IL)