Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Niles North Vikings (Skokie, IL) and the host Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL), saw Niles North's basketball squad overcome Vernon Hills by a tally of 69-54.

With the victory, Niles North improves its record to 17-6 on the campaign. The Vikings host Maine West (Des Plaines, IL) to confront the Warriors in a Central Suburban - North challenge on Monday, January 29. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 4-17. Maine West won 58-47 in their recent non-league challenge against College Prep of America (Lombard, IL)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Niles West Wolves (Skokie, IL) in a Central Suburban - North challenge, on Monday, January 29. Vernon Hills will attempt to improve on its 12-10 season record. The Wolves come into the challenge with a 13-9 record after their 74-44 non-league loss to Prospect (Mt. Prospect, IL).