The Elgin Maroons basketball squad (Elgin, IL), was crushed 68-20 in Wednesday's league battle with the visiting West Aurora Blackhawks (Aurora, IL)

With the victory, West Aurora advances its record to 16-8 on the year. The Blackhawks travel to Aurora East (Aurora, IL) to meet the Tomcats in a Upstate Eight - West battle on Friday, February 7. The Tomcats enter the battle with a record of 8-18. Aurora East won 71-63 in their recent league battle against South Elgin (South Elgin, IL)

The Maroons now own a 2-23 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Larkin for a Upstate Eight - West battle on Friday, February 7. Elgin will meet a Royals squad coming off a 76-71 league win over Streamwood (Streamwood, IL). The Royals record now stands at 11-13.