The Niles West Wolves tipped the host Maine East Blue Demons basketball team by a final score of 74-73 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Wolves face the North Chicago Warhawks (North Chicago, IL) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, January 4. Niles West will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The Warhawks enter the game with a 2-10 record after their 74-55 non-league loss to Joliet Central (Joliet, IL).

With the defeat, Maine East moves to 7-6 on the year. The Blue demons host Addison Trail (Addison, IL) to face the Blazers in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 3. The Blazers enter the game with a record of 5-11. Addison Trail won 40-38 in their recent non-league game against Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL)