Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Bloom Blazing Trojan (Chicago Heights, IL) and the visiting Thornridge Falcons (Dolton, IL), saw Bloom's basketball squad hold off Thornridge by a tally of 29-28.

With the victory, Bloom improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Blazing Trojan host Thornton (Harvey, IL) to confront the Wildcats in a Southland challenge on Monday, January 9. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 2-12.

Next up, the Falcons confront the Thornwood Thunderbirds (South Holland, IL) in a Southland challenge, on Monday, January 9. Thornridge will attempt to improve on its 3-12 season record. The Thunderbirds come into the challenge with a 18-2 record after their 51-46 non-league win over Hyde Park (Chicago, IL).