The Elgin Maroons basketball squad (Elgin, IL), was nudged 39-34 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting Maine West Warriors (Des Plaines, IL)

With the victory, Maine West advances its record to 14-13 on the year. The Warriors host Highland Park (Highland Park, IL) to meet the Giants in a Central Suburban - North battle on Friday, February 14. The Giants enter the battle with a record of 18-8. Highland Park won 68-33 in their recent non-league battle against Wheeling (Wheeling, IL)

The Maroons now own a 2-25 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Plainfield South for a non-league battle on Wednesday, February 12. Elgin will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 79-72 league loss to Plainfield East (Plainfield, IL). The Cougars record now stands at 16-9.