Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Taft Eagles (Chicago, IL) and the visiting Mather Rangers (Chicago, IL), saw Taft's basketball squad hold off Mather by a count of 2-0.

With the victory, Taft upgrades its record to 6-13 on the campaign. The Eagles host Saint Viator (Arlington Heights, IL) to play the Lions in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 11. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Saint Viator lost 53-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Morgan Park (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Rangers play the Maine South Hawks (Park Ridge, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 4. Mather will attempt to upgrade on its 4-10 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 53-40 non-league loss to Thornton Fractional South (Lansing, IL).