Hyde Park Thunderbirds (Chicago, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Payton College Prep Grizzlies (Chicago, IL), 60-30 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hyde Park upgrades its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Thunderbirds travel to Francis W. Parker (Chicago, IL) to play the Colonels in a non-league bout on Friday, November 24. The Colonels come into the bout with a record of 0-1. Francis W. Parker lost 57-23 in their recent non-league bout against Curie (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Grizzlies play the Francis W. Parker Colonels (Chicago, IL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, November 29. Payton College Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Colonels come into the bout with a 0-3 record after their 62-24 non-league loss to Hyde Park (Chicago, IL).