In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Wheeling Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 41-36 triumph over the Maine West Warriors.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Thornton Fractional North Meteors (Calumet City, IL) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 4. Wheeling will attempt to move on its 5-10 season record. The Meteors enter the match with a 7-6 record after their 44-35 non-league win over Proviso East (Maywood, IL).

With the defeat, Maine West moves to 6-4 on the year. The Warriors host Niles West (Skokie, IL) to meet the Wolves in a Central Suburban - North match on Thursday, December 21. The Wolves enter the match with a record of 7-7. Niles West won 46-23 in their recent non-league match against Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL)