Clemente Wildcats (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Schurz Bulldogs (Chicago, IL), 42-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Clemente upgrades its record to 18-12 on the season.

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Intrinsic Mustangs (Chicago, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 19. Schurz will attempt to upgrade on its 1-27 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 8-14 record after their 55-44 non-league loss to UIC College Prep (Chicago, IL).