Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Taft Eagles (Chicago, IL) and the visiting Leo Lions (Chicago, IL), saw Taft's basketball squad hold off Leo by a tally of 59-57.

With the victory, Taft improves its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 4-4. Willowbrook won 54-51 in their recent non-league game against Leo (Chicago, IL)

With the defeat, Leo moves to 3-9 on the year. The Lions travel to South Shore International (Chicago, IL) to face the Tars in a non-league game on Friday, December 29. The Tars enter the game with a record of 5-11. South Shore International lost 71-38 in their recent non-league game against Glenbard South (Glen Ellyn, IL)