Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Osceola Kowboys (Kissimmee, FL) and the visiting Freedom Patriots (Orlando, FL), saw Osceola's basketball squad hold off Freedom by a tally of 31-29.

With the victory, Osceola improves its record to 2-12 on the campaign. The Kowboys travel to St. Cloud (St. Cloud, FL) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 14-6. St. Cloud won 49-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Merritt Island Christian (Merritt Island, FL)

Next up, the Patriots confront the Winter Springs Bears (Winter Springs, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 12. Freedom will attempt to improve on its 3-12 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 3-8 record after their 53-25 non-league win over University (Orange City, FL).