In Tuesday's non-league test, the North Lawndale Phoenix (Chicago, IL) basketball squad defeated the host Bogan Bengals (Chicago, IL), by a score of 89-79.

Next, the Phoenix clash with the Payton College Prep Grizzlies (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Red Northwest test, on Thursday, January 9. North Lawndale will attempt to improve on its 8-6 season record. The Grizzlies come into the test with a 8-7 record after their 62-31 league win over Northside (Chicago, IL).

The Bengals (1-14) will now prepare for their test against Chicago Marshall (Chicago, IL). The Commandos come into the Chicago Public - Red Northwest test with a 6-5 record. In their last test, Chicago Marshall overcame Carver (Chicago, IL), 63-30, in a league test.