The Northtown Pumas basketball squad (Chicago, IL), was crushed 47-15 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Chicago Academy Cougars (Chicago, IL)

With the victory, Chicago Academy advances its record to 5-4 on the year. The Cougars host Chicago Marshall (Chicago, IL) to meet the Commandos in a Chicago Public - White North/West battle on Wednesday, January 8. The Commandos enter the battle with a record of 12-4. Chicago Marshall won 42-36 in their recent non-league battle against Blue Island Eisenhower (Blue Island, IL)

The Pumas now own a 1-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Josephinum for a Chicago Prep battle on Tuesday, January 14.