The Von Steuben Panthers basketball team (Chicago, IL), was nudged 62-60 in Friday's league battle with the host Taft Eagles (Chicago, IL)

The Eagles now possess a 8-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Niles North for a non-league battle on Saturday, December 17. Taft will confront a Vikings team coming off a 74-66 league win over Maine West (Des Plaines, IL). The Vikings record now stands at 8-1.

The Panthers (4-4) will now prepare for their battle against Varsity Opponent (, ). The come into the non-league battle with a 134-472 record. In their last battle, Varsity Opponent was nudged by Bella Vista College Preparatory School (Scottsdale, AZ), 50-43, in a league battle.