The Urban Prep-Bronzeville Lions basketball squad (Chicago, IL), was nudged 37-34 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting South Shore International Tars (Chicago, IL)

With the victory, South Shore International advances its record to 1-2 on the year. The Tars host Julian (Chicago, IL) to meet the Jaguars in a battle on Tuesday, December 17. The Jaguars enter the battle with a record of 2-3. Julian won 47-45 in their recent league battle against Christian Fenger Academy (Chicago, IL)

The Lions now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Corliss for a battle on Tuesday, December 17. Urban Prep-Bronzeville will meet a Trojans squad coming off a 72-12 non-league loss to Leo (Chicago, IL). The Trojans record now stands at 1-5.