Cypress Creek Bears (Orlando, FL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting University Cougars (Orlando, FL), 42-40 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Cypress Creek upgrades its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Celebration (Celebration, FL) to play the Storm in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The Storm come into the bout with a record of 5-5. Celebration won 55-25 in their recent non-league bout against Trinity Prep (Winter Park, FL)

Next up, the Cougars play the Winter Park Wildcats (Winter Park, FL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 16. University will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 14-3 record after their 55-24 non-league win over Evans (Orlando, FL).