Morgan Park Mustangs (Chicago, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Corliss Trojans (Chicago, IL), 61-58 in a league bout.

With the victory, Morgan Park upgrades its record to 10-6 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Brooks (Chicago, IL) to play the Eagles in a Chicago Public - Red South bout on Thursday, January 16. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 7-12. Brooks won 54-51 in their recent league bout against Lindblom (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Trojans play the Simeon Wolverines (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Red South bout, on Thursday, January 16. Corliss will attempt to move on its 10-4 season record. The Wolverines enter the match with a 11-5 record after their 70-40 league win over Chicago Vocational (Chicago, IL).