Palatka Panthers (Palatka, FL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host St. Augustine Yellow Jackets (St. Augustine, FL), 64-60 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Palatka upgrades its record to 11-2 on the season. The Panthers travel to Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, FL) to play the Crusaders in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 12. The Crusaders go into the bout with a record of 5-3.

Next up, the Yellow Jackets play the Raines Vikings (Jacksonville, FL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 11. St. Augustine will attempt to upgrade on its 3-8 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 3-11 record after their 81-75 non-league loss to Williston (Williston, FL).