The Vernon Hills Cougars routed the host Maine East Blue Demons basketball team by a final score of 60-21 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Glenbrook South Titans (Glenview, IL) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 7. Vernon Hills will attempt to move on its 18-10 season record. The Titans enter the game with a 23-6 record after their 49-17 non-league win over Schurz (Chicago, IL).

With the defeat, Maine East moves to 3-26 on the year. The Blue demons host Niles West (Skokie, IL) to face the Wolves in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 7. The Wolves enter the game with a record of 8-18. Niles West lost 54-46 in their recent league game against Glenbrook South (Glenview, IL)