Illinois High School Basketball - Chicago Hope Academy crushes UIC College Prep
January 9, 2024: Chicago, IL 60612 Chicago Hope Academy (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting UIC College Prep Firecats (Chicago, IL), 71-26 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Chicago Hope Academy upgrades its record to 11-4 on the season. The travel to St. Edward (Elgin, IL) to play the Green Wave in a Chicago Christian bout on Thursday, January 11. The Green Wave go into the bout with a record of 7-11. St. Edward lost 69-51 in their recent non-league bout against IC Catholic Prep (Elmhurst, IL)
Next up, the Firecats play the Muchin College Prep Mountain Lions (Chicago, IL) in a Noble bout, on Thursday, January 11. UIC College Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 8-10 season record. The Mountain Lions go into the bout with a 5-8 record after their 39-32 non-league loss to Fenger (Chicago, IL).