The Vernon Hills Cougars were victorious over the host Northside Mustangs basketball squad by a final score of 51-31 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Carmel Corsairs (Mundelein, IL) in a non-league outing, on Friday, December 27. Vernon Hills will attempt to upgrade on its 7-4 season record. The Corsairs enter the outing with a 1-8 record after their 50-45 non-league win over Providence Catholic (New Lenox, IL).

The Mustangs (5-7) will now prepare for their outing against Providence Catholic (New Lenox, IL). The Celtics enter the non-league outing with a 2-8 record. In their last outing, Providence Catholic was defeated by Yorkville Christian (Yorkville, IL), 68-66, in a non-league outing.