Palatka Panthers (Palatka, FL) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting St. Augustine Yellow Jackets (St. Augustine, FL), 64-59 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Palatka upgrades its record to 9-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Clay (Green Cove Springs, FL) to play the Blue Devils in a 4A District 4 bout on Thursday, January 9. The Blue Devils come into the bout with a record of 4-8. Clay lost 59-43 in their recent league bout against Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, FL)

Next up, the Yellow Jackets play the Menendez Falcons (St. Augustine, FL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 10. St. Augustine will attempt to upgrade on its 6-3 season record. The Falcons come into the bout with a 2-10 record after their 55-47 non-league loss to Matanzas (Palm Coast, FL).