The crowd at Monday's non-league challenge between the Joshua Christian Academy Eagles (Jacksonville, FL) and the host Palatka Panthers (Palatka, FL), observed Joshua Christian Academy's basketball team edge Palatka by a score of 78-77.

The Eagles (10-11) will now prepare for their battle against Raines (Jacksonville, FL). The Vikings enter the non-league battle with a 10-9 record. In their last battle, Raines was nudged by Bell Creek Academy (Riverview, FL), 59-58, in a non-league battle.

The Panthers now own a 10-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Halifax Academy for a non-league battle on Wednesday, January 28. Palatka will encounter a Knights team coming off a 65-55 non-league win over Brevard HEAT (Palm Bay, FL). The Knights record now stands at 16-5.