Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks (Chicago, IL) and the visiting Waldorf Thunder (Chicago, IL), saw Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park's basketball squad hold off Waldorf by a tally of 61-54.

With the victory, Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park improves its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Hawks host Excel Academy of Englewood (Chicago, IL) to confront the Bulls in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 19. The Bulls come into the challenge with a record of 5-1. Excel Academy of Englewood lost 38-34 in their recent league challenge against Hancock (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Thunder confront the British International School of Chicago (Chicago, IL) in a Lakeshore challenge, on Wednesday, January 18. Waldorf will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record.