In Monday's league match, the host Thornton Fractional North Meteors basketball team scored a tight 38-33 triumph over the Shepard Astros.

In their next game, the Meteors meet the Evergreen Park Mustangs (Evergreen Park, IL) in a match, on Tuesday, January 23. Thornton Fractional North will attempt to better on its 13-6 season record.

With the defeat, Shepard moves to 0-1 on the year. The Astros travel to Richards (Oak Lawn, IL) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 23. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 0-0.