Maine West Warriors (Des Plaines, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Plainfield South Cougars (Plainfield, IL), 49-46 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Maine West advances its record to 5-5 on the year. The Warriors travel to Downers Grove North (Downers Grove, IL) to meet the Trojans in a non-league battle on Monday, December 23. The Trojans enter the battle with a record of 8-1. Downers Grove North lost 48-25 in their recent league battle against Hinsdale Central (Hinsdale, IL)

The Cougars now own a 8-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Morton for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 26. Plainfield South will meet a Potters squad coming off a 59-39 non-league win over Lanphier (Springfield, IL). The Potters record now stands at 4-5.