Carver Challengers (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Little Village Phoenix (Chicago, IL), 32-20 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Carver upgrades its record to 9-4 on the season. The Challengers host Ellison (Chicago, IL) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Friday, December 30. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 5-6. Ellison won 42-41 in their recent non-league bout against Clemente (Chicago, IL)

In their next game, the Phoenix face the Clemente Wildcats (Chicago, IL) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 30. Little Village will attempt to move on its 13-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 5-8 record after their 42-41 non-league loss to Ellison (Chicago, IL).