In Friday's league test, the Taft Eagles (Chicago, IL) basketball squad defeated the host Payton College Prep Grizzlies (Chicago, IL), by a final score of 51-34.

Next, the Eagles clash with the Perspectives Leadership/Technology Warriors (Chicago, IL) in a test, on Wednesday, January 29. Taft will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Warriors come into the test with a 1-5 record after their 45-33 league loss to Lane Tech (Chicago, IL).

The Grizzlies (4-11) will now prepare for their test against Senn (Chicago, IL). The Bulldogs come into the non-league test with a 3-2 record.