Conant Cougars (Hoffman Estates, IL) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Lake Zurich Bears (Lake Zurich, IL), 54-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Conant advances its record to 13-13 on the year. The Cougars host Palatine (Palatine, IL) to meet the Pirates in a Mid-Suburban - West match on Thursday, February 13. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 15-13. Palatine won 65-36 in their recent non-league match against Wauconda (Wauconda, IL)

The Bears now own a 12-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Warren Township for a North Suburban match on Tuesday, February 11. Lake Zurich will meet a Blue Devils squad coming off a 58-56 league loss to Stevenson (Lincolnshire, IL). The Blue Devils record now stands at 18-9.