Bloom Blazing Trojan (Chicago Heights, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Simeon Wolverines (Chicago, IL), 45-39 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bloom upgrades its record to 8-3 on the campaign. The Blazing Trojan travel to Benet Academy (Lisle, IL) to play the Redwings in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 30. The Redwings come into the bout with a record of 12-0. Benet Academy won 60-48 in their recent non-league bout against Oak Park-River Forest (Oak Park, IL)

Next up, the Wolverines play the Oak Park-River Forest Huskies (Oak Park, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 30. Simeon will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Huskies come into the bout with a 5-6 record after their 60-48 non-league loss to Benet Academy (Lisle, IL).