Cruz Dragons (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host ACERO Garcia Patriots (Chicago, IL), 40-11 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cruz upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Dragons travel to Wolcott College Prep (Chicago, IL) to play the Wolves in a Lakeshore bout on Monday, December 4. The Wolves go into the bout with a record of 1-6. Wolcott College Prep lost 49-36 in their recent league bout against Beacon Academy (Evanston, IL)

Next up, the Patriots play the Victoria Soto Wolves (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Blue Central game, on Tuesday, December 5. ACERO Garcia will attempt to move on its 0-3 season record. The Wolves enter the game with a 0-2 record after their 56-30 non-league loss to Cristo Rey Jesuit (Chicago, IL).