Mather Rangers (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Chicago Academy Cougars (Chicago, IL), 37-28 in a league bout.

With the win, Mather upgrades its record to 3-4 on the season. The Rangers host Clemente (Chicago, IL) to play the Wildcats in a Chicago Public - Blue Northwest bout on Thursday, December 1. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 3-1. Clemente won 35-16 in their recent league bout against Marine Leadership Academy (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Cougars play the Prosser Falcons (Chicago, IL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 1. Chicago Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 4-4 record after their 53-2 non-league win over Wells (Chicago, IL).