Chicago Tech (Chicago, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Phoenix Military Firebirds (Chicago, IL), 80-65 in a league bout.

With the victory, Chicago Tech upgrades its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The host Legal Prep (Chicago, IL) to play the in a Chicago Public - Blue West bout on Saturday, January 20. The come into the bout with a record of 11-9. Legal Prep won 63-41 in their recent league bout against Douglass (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Firebirds play the Clemente Wildcats (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Blue West bout, on Wednesday, January 24. Phoenix Military will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record.