The Elk Grove Grenadiers basketball squad (Elk Grove Village, IL), was crushed 89-42 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Niles North Vikings (Skokie, IL)

With the victory, Niles North advances its record to 23-6 on the year. The Vikings host Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL) to meet the Cougars in a Central Suburban - North battle on Friday, February 14. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 16-11. Vernon Hills won 55-44 in their recent league battle against Maine West (Des Plaines, IL)

The Grenadiers now own a 3-25 record. They put it on the line next when they host Prospect for a Mid-Suburban - East battle on Friday, February 14. Elk Grove will meet a Knights squad coming off a 69-64 non-league loss to Hinsdale Central (Hinsdale, IL). The Knights record now stands at 12-15.