The MCC Crescents basketball squad (Morton Grove, IL), was outscored 81-62 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Maine East Blue Demons (Park Ridge, IL)

With the victory, Maine East advances its record to 4-10 on the year. The Blue Demons travel to Niles North (Skokie, IL) to meet the Vikings in a Central Suburban - North battle on Friday, January 3. The Vikings enter the battle with a record of 10-3. Niles North lost 78-77 in their recent non-league battle against Hinsdale Central (Hinsdale, IL)

The Crescents now own a 4-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Round Lake for a non-league battle on Monday, December 30.