Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Thornwood Thunderbirds (South Holland, IL) and the visiting Thornridge Falcons (Dolton, IL), saw Thornwood's basketball squad hold off Thornridge by a tally of 59-56.

With the victory, Thornwood improves its record to 3-3 on the campaign. The Thunderbirds travel to Dyett (Chicago, IL) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 5. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 4-1. Dyett won 43-33 in their recent league challenge against Harlan (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Falcons confront the Sandburg Eagles (Orland Park, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 5. Thornridge will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 78-45 non-league loss to Bradley-Bourbonnais (Bradley, IL).