In Tuesday's non-league contest, the host Simeon Wolverines basketball team scored a big 71-48 triumph over the Taft Eagles.

The Wolverines (9-4) will now prepare for their contest against Lindblom (Chicago, IL). The Eagles go into the Chicago Public - Red South contest with a 6-10 record. In their last contest, Lindblom smashed Curie (Chicago, IL), 53-52, in a league contest.

In their next game, the Eagles confront the Hyde Park Thunderbirds (Chicago, IL) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, January 9. Taft will attempt to improve on its 4-12 season record. The Thunderbirds come into the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 47-45 league loss to Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL).