Apopka @ Barron Collier

Florida High School Basketball - Collier holds off Apopka

(January 10, 2009: Apopka, FL 32712) Collier Cougars (Naples, FL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Apopka Blue Darters (Apopka, FL), 57-54 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Collier upgrades its record to 14-5 on the season. The Cougars host Palmetto Ridge (Naples, FL) to play the Bears in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 15. The Bears go into the bout with a record of 7-10. Palmetto Ridge lost 52-25 in their recent league bout against Naples (Naples, FL)

Next up, the Blue Darters play the Leesburg Yellowjackets (Leesburg, FL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 20. Apopka will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a 15-6 record after their 66-59 league win over Gainesville (Gainesville, FL).