The Hersey Huskies basketball squad (Arlington Heights, IL), was outscored 53-38 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Palatine Pirates (Palatine, IL)

With the victory, Palatine advances its record to 17-13 on the year. The Pirates travel to Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL) to meet the Cougars in a non-league battle on Friday, February 21. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 16-13. Vernon Hills lost 70-44 in their recent non-league battle against New Trier (Winnetka, IL)

The Huskies now own a 21-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Buffalo Grove for a Mid-Suburban - East battle on Wednesday, February 26. Hersey will meet a Bison squad coming off a 69-57 non-league loss to Hoffman Estates (Hoffman Estates, IL). The Bison record now stands at 10-20.