In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Citrus Hurricanes basketball team scored a tight 56-52 triumph over the Hernando Leopards.

In their next game, the Hurricanes meet the Crystal River Pirates (Crystal River, FL) in a 5A District 6 match, on Friday, January 17. Citrus will attempt to better on its 14-2 season record. The Pirates enter the match with a 4-12 record after their 42-24 non-league loss to Central (Brooksville, FL).

With the defeat, Hernando moves to 7-4 on the year. The Leopards travel to Zephyrhills (Zephyrhills, FL) to play the Bulldogs in a 5A District 7 challenge on Tuesday, January 14. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 5-11. Zephyrhills lost 51-29 in their recent league challenge against Central (Brooksville, FL)