Simon Gratz Bulldogs (Philadelphia, PA) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Mastery Charter North - Pickett Pumas (Philadelphia, PA), 54-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Simon Gratz upgrades its record to 9-2 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Episcopal Academy (Newtown Square, PA) to face the Churchmen in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Churchmen enter the match with a record of 5-4. Episcopal Academy won 51-40 in their recent non-league match against Princeton Day (Princeton, NJ)

The Pumas now sport a 4-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Imhotep Charter for a Philadelphia Public - Independence match on Saturday, January 4. Mastery Charter North - Pickett will face a Panthers squad coming off a 62-39 non-league win over Conwell-Egan Catholic (Fairless Hills, PA). The Panthers record now stands at 7-4.