Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Maine East Blue Demons (Park Ridge, IL) and the host Niles Notre Dame Dons (Niles, IL), saw Maine East's basketball squad hold off Niles Notre Dame by a tally of 50-48.

With the victory, Maine East improves its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Blue Demons host Niles West (Skokie, IL) to confront the Wolves in a Central Suburban - North challenge on Friday, December 15. The Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 5-3.

Next up, the Dons confront the Marist RedHawks (Chicago, IL) in a East Suburban Catholic challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Niles Notre Dame will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The RedHawks come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 71-60 league loss to Marian Catholic (Chicago Heights, IL).