Kennedy Crusaders (Chicago, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Orr Spartans (Chicago, IL), 54-51 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Kennedy advances its record to 6-14 on the year. The Crusaders host Richards (Chicago, IL) to face the Warriors in a Chicago Public - White Central match on Tuesday, January 28. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 9-8. Richards lost 61-53 in their recent league match against Longwood (Chicago, IL)

The Spartans now own a 9-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Clemente for a Chicago Public - White West match on Tuesday, January 28. Orr will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 67-51 league loss to Schurz (Chicago, IL). The Wildcats record now stands at 7-12.