The Hancock Eagles basketball squad (Chicago, IL), was nudged 57-54 in Thursday's league battle with the host Longwood Panthers (Chicago, IL)

With the victory, Longwood advances its record to 2-3 on the year. The Panthers travel to Hubbard (Chicago, IL) to meet the Greyhounds in a Chicago Public - White Central battle on Tuesday, December 16. The Greyhounds enter the battle with a record of 0-3. Hubbard lost 54-28 in their recent league challenge against Catalyst-Maria (Chicago, IL)

In their next game, the Eagles battle the Kennedy Crusaders (Chicago, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 13. Hancock will attempt to better on its 3-7 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 71-28 league win over Kelly (Chicago, IL).