Niles West scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 47-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Niles North Vikings. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 422nd, while the Vikings are ranked 81st).
Niles West is on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7. As for Niles North, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Niles West won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Taft at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Niles West is facing Taft at the right time seeing as Taft is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Niles North, they and Maine West are set to duel on Friday.
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