Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Cruz Dragons (Chicago, IL), 40-29 in a league bout.

With the win, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park upgrades its record to 7-8 on the season. The Hawks host Wolcott School (Chicago, IL) to play the Wolves in a Lakeshore bout on Friday, January 13. The Wolves go into the bout with a record of 5-5. Wolcott School won 52-13 in their recent league bout against British International School of Chicago (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Dragons play the Lycee Francais de Chicago (Chicago, IL) in a Lakeshore bout, on Friday, January 13. Cruz will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record. The go into the bout with a 2-11 record after their 45-37 league loss to British International School of Chicago (Chicago, IL).