The Ridgewood Rebels basketball squad (Norridge, IL), was nudged 40-37 in Friday's league battle with the host West Chicago Wildcats (West Chicago, IL)

With the victory, West Chicago advances its record to 10-16 on the year. The Wildcats host Addison Trail (Addison, IL) to meet the Blazers in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Blazers enter the battle with a record of 14-12. Addison Trail won 66-60 in their recent non-league battle against Argo (Summit, IL)

The Rebels now own a 14-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Glenbard East for a Upstate Eight - West battle on Friday, February 14.