Jones Eagles (Chicago, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Crane Medical Cougars (Chicago, IL), 48-44 in a league bout.

With the victory, Jones upgrades its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Wells (Chicago, IL) to play the Raiders in a Chicago Public - White West bout on Wednesday, December 14. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 9-1. Wells won 51-48 in their recent league bout against Austin College and Career Academy (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Cougars play the Fenger Titans (Chicago, IL) in a non-league bout, on Sunday, December 11. Crane Medical will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Titans enter the game with a 1-6 record after their 50-33 league loss to Agricultural Science (Chicago, IL).