Chicago Hope Academy (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Universal Stars (Bridgeview, IL), 79-28 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Chicago Hope Academy upgrades its record to 19-5 on the season. The host Bulls College Prep (Chicago, IL) to clash with the Bulls in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 1. The Bulls go into the bout with a record of 8-16. Bulls College Prep won 72-34 in their recent non-league bout against ITW David Speer Academy (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Stars clash with the Shepard Astros (Palos Heights, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 3. Universal will attempt to upgrade on its 4-14 season record.