Palatka Panthers (Palatka, FL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Clay Blue Devils (Green Cove Springs, FL), 64-63 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Palatka upgrades its record to 15-3 on the season. The Panthers host Ridgeview (Orange Park, FL) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 2-15. Ridgeview lost 50-45 in their recent non-league bout against West Nassau (Callahan, FL)

Next up, the Blue Devils play the Fleming Island Golden Eagles (Orange Park, FL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. Clay will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record. The Golden Eagles go into the bout with a 9-10 record after their 84-72 non-league loss to Forest (Ocala, FL).