Taft Eagles (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host North Lawndale Phoenix (Chicago, IL), 50-21 in a league bout.

With the win, Taft upgrades its record to 2-6 on the season. The Eagles host Lincoln Park (Chicago, IL) to clash with the Lions in a Chicago Public - Red North/West bout on Tuesday, December 14. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 5-5.

Next up, the Phoenix clash with the Lane Tech Lane Tech (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Red North/West bout, on Tuesday, December 14. North Lawndale will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record.