Schurz Bulldogs (Chicago, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Von Steuben Panthers (Chicago, IL), 47-46 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Schurz upgrades its record to 1-5 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Amundsen (Chicago, IL) to play the Vikings in a Chicago Public - White North bout on Wednesday, December 7. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 4-1. Amundsen won 62-50 in their recent league bout against Mather (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Panthers play the Loyola Academy Ramblers (Wilmette, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 3. Von Steuben will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Ramblers come into the bout with a 5-1 record after their 43-28 league win over Marmion (Aurora, IL).