Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Evanston Wildkits (Evanston, IL) and the visiting Maine South Hawks (Park Ridge, IL), saw Evanston's basketball squad hold off Maine South by a tally of 45-43.

With the victory, Evanston improves its record to 12-3 on the campaign. The Wildkits travel to Hempstead (Dubuque, IA) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 2-5. Hempstead lost 89-38 in their recent league challenge against Kennedy (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Next up, the Hawks confront the New Trier Trevians (Winnetka, IL) in a Central Suburban - South challenge, on Friday, January 13. Maine South will attempt to improve on its 6-9 season record. The Trevians come into the challenge with a 14-3 record after their 80-48 non-league win over Hinsdale South (Darien, IL).