Catalyst-Maria Wolves (Chicago, IL) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Urban Prep-Bronzeville Lions (Chicago, IL), 40-39 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Catalyst-Maria upgrades its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Wolves host Hancock (Chicago, IL) to play the Eagles in a bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 1-7.

Next up, the Lions play the Corliss Trojans (Chicago, IL) in a bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Urban Prep-Bronzeville will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record.