The Northside Christian Mustangs basketball squad (St. Petersburg, FL), was nudged 71-70 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Boca Ciega Pirates (Gulfport, FL)

With the victory, Boca Ciega advances its record to 8-6 on the year. The Pirates travel to Tampa Prep (Tampa, FL) to battle the Terrapins in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 2. The Terrapins come into the challenge with a record of 11-3. Tampa Prep won 53-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater, FL)

In their next game, the Mustangs battle the Oak Ridge Pioneers (Orlando, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 2. Northside Christian will attempt to improve on its 9-6 season record. The Pioneers enter the battle with a 7-6 record after their 69-57 non-league loss to Archbishop Carroll (Washington, DC).