Niles West Wolves (Skokie, IL) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Maine West Warriors (Des Plaines, IL), 68-56 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Niles West upgrades its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Wolves host North Chicago (North Chicago, IL) to play the Warhawks in a non-league bout on Friday, December 23. The Warhawks come into the bout with a record of 2-8. North Chicago won 79-47 in their recent league bout against Round Lake (Round Lake, IL)

Next up, the Warriors play the Waukegan Bulldogs (Waukegan, IL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 21. Maine West will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a 4-5 record after their 58-40 non-league loss to Lakes (Lake Villa, IL).