Johnson Pumas (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting The Noble Academy Griffins (Chicago, IL), 65-27 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Johnson upgrades its record to 15-7 on the season.

Next up, the Griffins play the Rowe-Clark Masai Lions (Chicago, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 12. The Noble Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 4-13 season record. The Masai Lions go into the bout with a 4-12 record after their 78-66 non-league loss to Hansberry (Chicago, IL).