Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Mastery Charter North - Pickett Pumas (Philadelphia, PA) and the host Simon Gratz Bulldogs (Philadelphia, PA), saw Mastery Charter North - Pickett's basketball squad hold off Simon Gratz by a tally of 58-51.

With the victory, Mastery Charter North - Pickett improves its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Pumas host West Catholic (Philadelphia, PA) to confront the Burrs in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Burrs come into the challenge with a record of 8-7. West Catholic lost 69-53 in their recent non-league challenge against Audenried (Philadelphia, PA)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Mariana Bracetti Academy (Philadelphia, PA) in a Philadelphia Public - AAAA challenge, on Monday, January 23. Simon Gratz will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record.