Crestview Bulldogs (Crestview, FL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Pace Patriots (Pace, FL), 45-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Crestview upgrades its record to 8-6 on the season. The Bulldogs host Choctawhatchee (Fort Walton Beach, FL) to play the Indians in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 7. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 5-10. Choctawhatchee won 61-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Niceville (Niceville, FL)

Next up, the Patriots confront the Jay Royals (Jay, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 7. Pace will attempt to improve on its 4-10 season record. The Royals come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 55-48 non-league loss to South Walton (Santa Rosa Beach, FL).