Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Lake Zurich Bears (Lake Zurich, IL) and the host Libertyville Wildcats (Libertyville, IL), saw Lake Zurich's basketball squad hold off Libertyville by a tally of 45-41.

With the victory, Lake Zurich improves its record to 16-6 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Lake Forest (Lake Forest, IL) to confront the Scouts in a North Suburban challenge on Friday, February 2. The Scouts come into the challenge with a record of 18-5. Lake Forest won 49-39 in their recent league challenge against Stevenson (Lincolnshire, IL)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Mundelein Mustangs (Mundelein, IL) in a North Suburban challenge, on Friday, February 2. Libertyville will attempt to improve on its 8-16 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 8-17 record after their 54-46 league loss to Warren Township (Gurnee, IL).