Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Fenwick Friars (Oak Park, IL) and the visiting Chicago Hope Academy (Chicago, IL), saw Fenwick's basketball squad hold off Chicago Hope Academy by a count of 48-45.

With the victory, Fenwick upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Friars travel to Christ the King (Chicago, IL) to play the Gladiators in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 29. The Gladiators come into the challenge with a record of 11-0. Christ the King won 58-24 in their recent non-league challenge against Bulls College Prep (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the play the Bulls College Prep Bulls (Chicago, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 29. Chicago Hope Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 11-1 season record. The Bulls come into the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 58-24 non-league loss to Christ the King (Chicago, IL).