Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Payton College Prep Grizzlies (Chicago, IL) and the host Von Steuben Panthers (Chicago, IL), saw Payton College Prep's basketball squad overcome Von Steuben by a tally of 26-8.

With the victory, Payton College Prep improves its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Grizzlies travel to Thornridge (Dolton, IL) to confront the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 9-4. Thornridge lost 46-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Agricultural Science (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Lake View Wildcats (Chicago, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 13. Von Steuben will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 20-10 league loss to Crane Medical (Chicago, IL).