Illinois High School Basketball - Jones nips Payton College Prep
December 9, 2021: Chicago, IL 60610 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Jones Eagles (Chicago, IL) and the host Payton College Prep Grizzlies (Chicago, IL), saw Jones's basketball squad hold off Payton College Prep by a count of 41-40.
With the victory, Jones upgrades its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Eagles host Regina Dominican (Wilmette, IL) to play the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 3. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 6-4.
Next up, the Grizzlies play the Westinghouse Warriors (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Red North/West challenge, on Tuesday, December 14. Payton College Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 8-2 record after their 73-28 league loss to Whitney Young (Chicago, IL).