Niles West Wolves (Skokie, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Maine West Warriors (Des Plaines, IL), 53-48 in a league match.

With the victory, Niles West upgrades its record to 4-7 on the year. The Wolves travel to Leyden (Franklin Park, IL) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Thursday, December 26. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 4-4.

The Warriors now sport a 5-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Plainfield South for a non-league match on Saturday, December 21. Maine West will face a Cougars squad coming off a 53-37 league win over Joliet Central (Joliet, IL). The Cougars record now stands at 8-1.