Payton College Prep Grizzlies (Chicago, IL) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Richards Bulldogs (Oak Lawn, IL), 46-43 in a non-league match.

With the win, Payton College Prep betters its record to 6-9 on the season. The Grizzlies travel to Lane Tech (Chicago, IL) to battle the Champions in a contest on Wednesday, January 7. The Champions come into the match with a record of 6-4.

The Bulldogs now own a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Thornton Fractional South for a non-league match on Saturday, December 27.