In Thursday's non-league match, the host Gary West Side Cougars basketball team scored a tight 63-59 triumph over the Victory Christian Academy Lions.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Lighthouse College Prep Academy Lions (Gary, IN) in a non-league match, on Friday, February 16. Gary West Side will attempt to move on its 12-7 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 4-9 record after their 73-28 non-league win over South Bend Career Academy (South Bend, IN).

With the defeat, Victory Christian Academy moves to 19-7 on the year. The Lions travel to La Lumiere Blue (La Porte, IN) to meet the Lakers in a non-league match on Saturday, February 17. The Lakers enter the match with a record of 12-9. La Lumiere Blue lost 72-64 in their recent non-league match against Downers Grove North (Downers Grove, IL)