Bartow Yellow Jackets (Bartow, FL) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Auburndale Bloodhounds (Auburndale, FL), 49-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Bartow upgrades its record to 4-2 on the year. The Yellow Jackets host Winter Haven (Winter Haven, FL) to face the Blue Devils in a non-league match on Thursday, January 16. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 3-4. Winter Haven lost 45-38 in their recent non-league match against Auburndale (Auburndale, FL)

The Bloodhounds now sport a 6-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host George Jenkins for a non-league match on Friday, January 17. Auburndale will face a Eagles squad coming off a 39-27 non-league win over Lake Region (Eagle Lake, FL). The Eagles record now stands at 7-0.