Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Elgin Academy Hilltoppers (Elgin, IL) and the visiting Illinois Math & Science Academy Titans (Aurora, IL), saw Elgin Academy's basketball squad hold off Illinois Math & Science Academy by a count of 67-65.

With the victory, Elgin Academy upgrades its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Hilltoppers travel to Indian Creek (Shabbona, IL) to play the Timberwolves in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Timberwolves come into the challenge with a record of 8-3.

Next up, the Titans play the Aurora Central Catholic Chargers (Aurora, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 18. Illinois Math & Science Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 41-33 league loss to Marmion (Aurora, IL).