The Crane Medical Cougars basketball squad (Chicago, IL), was nudged 57-56 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Phillips Wildcats (Chicago, IL)

With the victory, Phillips advances its record to 1-5 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Lake Forest Academy (Lake Forest, IL) to battle the Caxys in a non-league contest on Tuesday, December 2. The Caxys come into the contest with a record of 3-2. Lake Forest Academy won 54-32 in their recent non-league contest against Lake Forest (Lake Forest, IL)

In their next game, the Cougars battle the Orr Spartans (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Red Star contest, on Wednesday, December 3. Crane Medical will attempt to better on its 4-1 season record. The Spartans enter the match with a 3-1 record after their 44-38 non-league win over Lindblom (Chicago, IL).