Hansberry Bengals (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Englewood Stem Panthers (Chicago, IL), 102-84 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hansberry upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Bengals travel to Metamora (Metamora, IL) to clash with the Redbirds in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 26. The Redbirds go into the bout with a record of 7-3. Metamora won 96-44 in their recent league bout against Limestone (Bartonville, IL)

Next up, the Panthers clash with the Providence Catholic Celtics (New Lenox, IL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 27. Englewood Stem will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Celtics go into the bout with a 5-6 record after their 63-61 non-league loss to Oak Forest (Oak Forest, IL).