The Palatine Pirates ran past the visiting Hampshire Whip-Purs basketball team by a final score of 44-31 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Conant Cougars (Hoffman Estates, IL) in a Mid-Suburban - West game, on Friday, December 22. Palatine will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 5-5 record after their 43-24 non-league win over Maine West (Des Plaines, IL).

With the defeat, Hampshire moves to 6-5 on the year. The Whip-purs travel to Kaneland (Maple Park, IL) to face the Knights in a non-league game on Thursday, December 21. The Knights enter the game with a record of 9-1.