The crowd at Thursday's non-league battle between the New Hanover Wildcats (Wilmington, NC) and the visiting St. Petersburg Green Devils (St. Petersburg, FL), witnessed New Hanover's basketball squad prevail over St. Petersburg by a count of 70-57.

With the victory, New Hanover advances its record to 6-2 on the year. The Wildcats travel to IMG Academy Gray (Bradenton, FL) to meet the Ascenders in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 2. The Ascenders come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. IMG Academy Gray won 63-59 in their recent non-league challenge against The First Academy (Orlando, FL)

In their next game, the Green Devils battle the The First Academy Royals (Orlando, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 2. St. Petersburg will attempt to better on its 7-6 season record. The Royals come into the challenge with a 9-6 record after their 63-59 non-league loss to IMG Academy Gray (Bradenton, FL).