Niles West's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They slipped by the Highland Park Giants 41-40. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Wolves' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 477th, while the Giants are ranked 152nd).
Niles West's win bumped their record up to 4-14. As for Highland Park, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 9-4.
Niles West will face off against Maine East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland Park, they will square off against Maine West at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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