Beacon Academy Trailblazers (Evanston, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks (Chicago, IL), 60-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Beacon Academy upgrades its record to 6-2 on the season. The Trailblazers host Lycee Francais de Chicago (Chicago, IL) to play the in a Lakeshore bout on Tuesday, December 19. The go into the bout with a record of 4-3. Lycee Francais de Chicago lost 48-45 in their recent league bout against Wolcott College Prep (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Hawks play the Christian Heritage Academy Lions (Northfield, IL) in a Lakeshore bout, on Monday, December 18. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 6-2 record after their 41-20 league win over British International School of Chicago (Chicago, IL).