Braden River Pirates (Bradenton, FL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Sarasota Christian Blazers (Sarasota, FL), 36-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Braden River upgrades its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Pirates host Venice (Venice, FL) to play the Indians in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Indians come into the bout with a record of 2-0. Venice won 55-46 in their recent non-league bout against Cardinal Mooney (Sarasota, FL)

Next up, the Blazers play the Saint Stephen's Episcopal Falcons (Bradenton, FL) in a bout, on Friday, January 13. Sarasota Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Falcons come into the bout with a 0-6 record after their 50-47 non-league loss to Out-of-Door Academy (Sarasota, FL).