The Larkin Royals basketball squad (Elgin, IL), was outscored 57-49 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Maine West Warriors (Des Plaines, IL)

With the victory, Maine West advances its record to 10-10 on the year. The Warriors travel to Niles North (Skokie, IL) to meet the Vikings in a Central Suburban - North battle on Friday, January 24. The Vikings enter the battle with a record of 17-5. Niles North won 102-77 in their recent non-league battle against Yorkville Christian (Yorkville, IL)

The Royals now own a 9-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host South Elgin for a Upstate Eight - West battle on Friday, January 24. Larkin will meet a Storm squad coming off a 64-52 non-league win over Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL). The Storm record now stands at 7-15.