Hyde Park Thunderbirds (Chicago, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Phillips Wildcats (Chicago, IL), 72-71 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hyde Park upgrades its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Thunderbirds travel to Morgan Park (Chicago, IL) to play the Mustangs in a Chicago Public - Red South bout on Thursday, December 15. The Mustangs come into the bout with a record of 4-6. Morgan Park lost 79-29 in their recent league bout against Kenwood (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Longwood Panthers (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Red South bout, on Thursday, December 15. Phillips will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 1-7 record after their 62-50 league loss to Brooks (Chicago, IL).