Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Sandburg Eagles (Orland Park, IL) and the visiting Lincoln-Way East Griffins (Frankfort, IL), saw Sandburg's basketball squad hold off Lincoln-Way East by a tally of 55-52.

With the victory, Sandburg improves its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Eagles host Loyola Academy (Wilmette, IL) to confront the Ramblers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Ramblers come into the challenge with a record of 13-2. Loyola Academy won 40-34 in their recent league challenge against Trinity (River Forest, IL)

Next up, the Griffins confront the Bolingbrook Raiders (Bolingbrook, IL) in a SouthWest Suburban - Blue challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Lincoln-Way East will attempt to improve on its 14-4 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 14-1 record after their 57-33 league win over Homewood-Flossmoor (Flossmoor, IL).