Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Niles West Wolves (Skokie, IL) and the host Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL), saw Niles West's basketball squad wallop Vernon Hills by a tally of 78-54.

With the victory, Niles West improves its record to 15-9 on the campaign. The Wolves host North Shore Country Day (Winnetka, IL) to confront the Raiders in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 31. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 4-9. North Shore Country Day won 56-48 in their recent league challenge against Francis W. Parker (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Rochelle Zell Jewish Tigers (Deerfield, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Vernon Hills will attempt to improve on its 12-11 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 13-3 record after their 60-53 non-league win over Elmwood Park (Elmwood Park, IL).