Simon Gratz Bulldogs (Philadelphia, PA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Mastery Charter North - Pickett Pumas (Philadelphia, PA), 67-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Simon Gratz upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Maritime Academy Charter (Philadelphia, PA) to clash with the Seadogs in a Philadelphia Public - Liberty bout on Wednesday, January 17. The Seadogs go into the bout with a record of 2-10. Maritime Academy Charter lost 56-26 in their recent league bout against Frankford (Philadelphia, PA)

Next up, the Pumas clash with the Constitution Generals (Philadelphia, PA) in a Philadelphia Public - Independence bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Mastery Charter North - Pickett will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Generals go into the bout with a 10-4 record after their 91-64 non-league win over Octorara Area (Atglen, PA).