Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Hawthorne Hornets (Hawthorne, FL) and the host P.K. Yonge Blue Wave (Gainesville, FL), saw Hawthorne's basketball squad hold off P.K. Yonge by a tally of 63-62.

With the victory, Hawthorne improves its record to 18-3 on the campaign. The Hornets host North Marion (Citra, FL) to confront the Colts in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 5. The Colts enter the game with a record of 14-8. North Marion won 52-49 in their recent non-league game against Forest (Ocala, FL)

With the defeat, P.K. Yonge moves to 11-11 on the year. The Blue wave host Trinity Catholic (Ocala, FL) to face the Celtics in a 3A District 3 game on Saturday, February 1. The Celtics enter the game with a record of 5-16. Trinity Catholic lost 43-37 in their recent league game against St. Joseph Academy (St. Augustine, FL)