Chicago Academy Cougars (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Schurz Bulldogs (Chicago, IL), 58-26 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Chicago Academy upgrades its record to 12-4 on the season. The Cougars travel to Chicago Mathematics & Science (Chicago, IL) to play the in a Chicago Public - Blue Northwest challenge on Thursday, January 25. The come into the challenge with a record of 4-5. Chicago Mathematics & Science won 49-14 in their recent league challenge against Chicago Sullivan (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the ITW David Speer Academy Pride (Chicago, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 29. Schurz will attempt to improve on its 5-10 season record. The Pride come into the challenge with a 10-3 record after their 51-40 non-league loss to Niles North (Skokie, IL).