The Vernon Hills Cougars basketball squad (Vernon Hills, IL), was outscored 54-44 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Wauconda Bulldogs (Wauconda, IL)

With the victory, Wauconda advances its record to 15-2 on the year. The Bulldogs host Lakes (Lake Villa, IL) to meet the Eagles in a Northern Lake County battle on Wednesday, January 22. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 9-9. Lakes won 44-27 in their recent non-league battle against Woodstock North (Woodstock, IL)

The Cougars now own a 15-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Niles West for a Central Suburban - North battle on Friday, January 24. Vernon Hills will meet a Wolves squad coming off a 46-32 non-league win over Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL). The Wolves record now stands at 7-15.