Rise University Prep Panthers (San Francisco, CA) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host KIPP SF College Prep Phoenix (San Francisco, CA), 56-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Rise University Prep upgrades its record to 1-3 on the season. The Panthers travel to Drew (San Francisco, CA) to play the Dragons in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Dragons go into the bout with a record of 6-5.

Next up, the Phoenix play the Leadership Griffin (San Francisco, CA) in a Academic 2 bout, on Thursday, December 21. KIPP SF College Prep will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Griffin go into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 46-39 league win over June Jordan School of Equity (San Francisco, CA).