Elgin Academy Hilltoppers (Elgin, IL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Francis W. Parker Colonels (Chicago, IL), 56-39 in a league bout.

With the victory, Elgin Academy upgrades its record to 14-14 on the campaign. The Hilltoppers travel to Christian Life (Rockford, IL) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 13. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 21-8. Christian Life won 65-40 in their recent non-league bout against Christian Liberty (Arlington Heights, IL)

Next up, the Colonels play the Chicago University Maroons (Chicago, IL) in a Independent School bout, on Friday, February 9. Francis W. Parker will attempt to upgrade on its 2-18 season record. The Maroons come into the bout with a 3-17 record after their 61-49 league loss to Francis W. Parker (Chicago, IL).