Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Carver Challengers (Chicago, IL) and the host UIC College Prep Firecats (Chicago, IL), saw Carver's basketball squad hold off UIC College Prep by a tally of 53-47.

With the victory, Carver improves its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Challengers host Chicago Washington (Chicago, IL) to confront the Patriots in a Chicago Public - Blue South challenge on Tuesday, December 6. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 4-1. Chicago Washington won 62-34 in their recent non-league challenge against Cristo Rey Jesuit (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Firecats confront the Mansueto Leopards (Chicago, IL) in a Noble challenge, on Wednesday, December 7. UIC College Prep will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record. The Leopards come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 45-34 non-league win over Cristo Rey Jesuit (Chicago, IL).