Cheltenham Panthers (Wyncote, PA) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Simon Gratz Bulldogs (Philadelphia, PA), 56-53 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Cheltenham advances its record to 2-2 on the year. The Panthers host William Tennent (Warminster, PA) to face the Panthers in a Suburban One - American match on Tuesday, December 17. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 0-4. William Tennent lost 53-45 in their recent league match against Upper Moreland (Willow Grove, PA)

The Bulldogs now own a 6-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Academy at Palumbo for a Philadelphia Public - Liberty match on Tuesday, December 17. Simon Gratz will face a Griffin squad coming off a 49-46 league loss to Science Leadership Academy at Beeber (Philadelphia, PA). The Griffin record now stands at 3-2.