Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the IMG Academy Ascenders (Bradenton, FL) and the host Faith Christian Lions (Orlando, FL), saw IMG Academy's basketball squad hold off Faith Christian by a count of 57-52.

With the victory, IMG Academy upgrades its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Ascenders host Charlotte (Punta Gorda, FL) to play the Fightin' Tarpons in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 11. The Fightin' Tarpons come into the challenge with a record of 10-5. Charlotte won 49-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Port Charlotte (Port Charlotte, FL)

Next up, the Lions play the City of Life Christian Academy Warriors (Kissimmee, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 13. Faith Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 7-9 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 34-31 non-league loss to Wade Christian Academy (Melbourne, FL).