Conant Cougars (Hoffman Estates, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Hoffman Estates Hawks (Hoffman Estates, IL), 35-29 in a league bout.

With the win, Conant upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Cougars travel to Palatine (Palatine, IL) to play the Pirates in a Mid-Suburban - West bout on Friday, December 16. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 6-2. Palatine won 58-30 in their recent league bout against Schaumburg (Schaumburg, IL)

Next up, the Hawks play the Geneva Vikings (Geneva, IL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 13. Hoffman Estates will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 5-3 record after their 61-45 league win over St. Charles North (St. Charles, IL).