Proviso East Pirates (Maywood, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Berwyn/Cicero Morton Mustangs (Cicero, IL), 50-47 in a league match.

With the victory, Proviso East advances its record to 17-8 on the year. The Pirates travel to Downers Grove South (Downers Grove, IL) to face the Mustangs in a West Suburban - Gold match on Friday, February 14. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 14-12. Downers Grove South lost 64-59 in their recent non-league match against Plainfield East (Plainfield, IL)

The Mustangs now own a 5-21 record. They put it on the line next when they host Steinmetz College Prep for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11.