Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL) and the host Sandburg Eagles (Orland Park, IL), saw Vernon Hills's basketball squad overcome Sandburg by a tally of 59-48.

With the victory, Vernon Hills improves its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Maine East (Park Ridge, IL) to confront the Blue Demons in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The Blue Demons come into the challenge with a record of 8-5. Maine East won 63-54 in their recent non-league challenge against Argo (Summit, IL)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Grayslake North Knights (Grayslake, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Sandburg will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 4-9 record after their 58-45 non-league loss to Maine East (Park Ridge, IL).