In Friday's league match, the host Taft Eagles basketball team scored a tight 71-68 triumph over the Payton College Prep Grizzlies.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Niles North Vikings (Skokie, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 16. Taft will attempt to move on its 4-7 season record. The Vikings enter the match with a 8-1 record after their 79-59 league win over Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL).

With the defeat, Payton College Prep moves to 4-6 on the year. The Grizzlies travel to Mather (Chicago, IL) to meet the Rangers in a non-league match on Monday, December 18. The Rangers enter the match with a record of 3-9. Mather lost 63-30 in their recent non-league match against Maine South (Park Ridge, IL)