Leo Lions (Chicago, IL) supporters left the game happy Sunday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Payton College Prep Grizzlies (Chicago, IL), 48-39 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Leo advances its record to 12-8 on the year. The Lions host Providence-St. Mel (Chicago, IL) to face the Knights in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 28. The Knights enter the match with a record of 9-10. Providence-St. Mel won 52-36 in their recent league match against Aurora Central Catholic (Aurora, IL)

The Grizzlies now own a 12-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Crane Medical for a Chicago Public - Red Northwest match on Tuesday, January 28. Payton College Prep will face a Cougars squad coming off a 48-47 non-league win over Intrinsic Charter School Downtown Campus (Chicago, IL). The Cougars record now stands at 16-6.