Mather Rangers (Chicago, IL) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Schurz Bulldogs (Chicago, IL), 55-44 in a league bout.

With the victory, Mather upgrades its record to 7-12 on the campaign. The Rangers host Von Steuben (Chicago, IL) to play the Panthers in a Chicago Public - White North bout on Friday, January 20. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 8-8. Von Steuben lost 70-62 in their recent league bout against Northside (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Chicago Sullivan Tigers (Chicago, IL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 20. Schurz will attempt to upgrade on its 8-13 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 1-13 record after their 80-21 league loss to Taft (Chicago, IL).