Hyde Park Thunderbirds (Chicago, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Dyett Eagles (Chicago, IL), 61-54 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hyde Park upgrades its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Thunderbirds travel to Simeon (Chicago, IL) to play the Wolverines in a Chicago Public - Red South bout on Thursday, January 11. The Wolverines come into the bout with a record of 7-9. Simeon lost 61-42 in their recent league bout against Kenwood (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Eagles play the Englewood Stem Panthers (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Red South bout, on Thursday, January 11. Dyett will attempt to upgrade on its 8-8 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 5-12 record after their 81-68 league loss to Phillips (Chicago, IL).