Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Crane Medical Cougars (Chicago, IL) and the visiting Thornwood Thunderbirds (South Holland, IL), saw Crane Medical's basketball squad hold off Thornwood by a tally of 38-37.

With the victory, Crane Medical improves its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Cougars host Ogden International (Chicago, IL) to play the in a challenge on Wednesday, January 24. The come into the challenge with a record of 8-3.

Next up, the Thunderbirds play the Thornridge Falcons (Dolton, IL) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Thornwood will attempt to improve on its 10-11 season record.