Joliet West Tigers (Joliet, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting La Crosse Central Riverhawks (La Crosse, WI), 69-55 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Joliet West upgrades its record to 9-2 on the season. The Tigers host Neenah (Neenah, WI) to play the Rockets in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 17. The Rockets go into the bout with a record of 5-1. Neenah won 72-45 in their recent non-league bout against Waunakee (Waunakee, WI)

Next up, the Riverhawks play the Waunakee Warriors (Waunakee, WI) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 17. La Crosse Central will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 2-1 record after their 72-45 non-league loss to Neenah (Neenah, WI).