The Proviso East Pirates basketball team (Maywood, IL), was overwhelmed 53-25 in Saturday's league battle with the visiting Downers Grove South Mustangs (Downers Grove, IL)

The Mustangs now possess a 17-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Downers Grove North for a non-league battle on Wednesday, February 7. Downers Grove South will confront a Trojans team coming off a 53-37 league win over Proviso West (Hillside, IL). The Trojans record now stands at 27-3.

The Pirates (10-16) will now prepare for their battle against Oak Park-River Forest (Oak Park, IL). The Huskies come into the non-league battle with a 5-22 record. In their last battle, Oak Park-River Forest was overwhelmed by Hinsdale Central (Hinsdale, IL), 81-23, in a league battle.