The Schaumburg Saxons basketball team (Schaumburg, IL), was overwhelmed 62-38 in Thursday's league battle with the host Palatine Pirates (Palatine, IL)

The Pirates now possess a 17-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Warren Township for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 28. Palatine will confront a Blue Devils team coming off a 55-54 league win over Lake Zurich (Lake Zurich, IL). The Blue Devils record now stands at 14-11.

The Saxons (9-14) will now prepare for their battle against Barrington (Barrington, IL). The Fillies/Broncos come into the Mid-Suburban - West battle with a 16-3 record. In their last battle, Barrington was overwhelmed by Fremd (Palatine, IL), 62-60, in a league battle.