Excel Academy of Englewood Bulls (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Goode STEM Academy Knights (Chicago, IL), 57-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Excel Academy of Englewood upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Bulls travel to Kelly (Chicago, IL) to clash with the Trojans in a Chicago Public - Blue Central bout on Thursday, December 1. The Trojans go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Kelly lost 80-3 in their recent non-league bout against Little Village (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Knights clash with the Chicago Military Academy Eagles (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Blue South bout, on Thursday, December 1. Goode STEM Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 0-5 record after their 54-33 non-league loss to South Shore International (Chicago, IL).