Phoenix Military Firebirds (Chicago, IL) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Northtown Pumas (Chicago, IL), 58-56 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Phoenix Military advances its record to 5-2 on the year. The Firebirds host Legal Prep (Chicago, IL) to meet the in a Chicago Public - Blue West match on Thursday, January 23. The enter the match with a record of 5-6.

The Pumas now own a 2-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fasman Yeshiva for a non-league match on Wednesday, January 15. Northtown will meet a squad coming off a 61-40 non-league loss to Ida Crown Jewish Academy (Chicago, IL). The record now stands at 6-4.