Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Paxton Bobcats (Paxton, FL) and the host Bethlehem Wildcats (Bonifay, FL), saw Paxton's basketball squad hold off Bethlehem by a tally of 37-35.

With the victory, Paxton improves its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Bobcats host West Florida Baptist Academy (Milton, FL) to confront the Conquerors in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 19. The Conquerors come into the challenge with a record of 13-9. West Florida Baptist Academy lost 56-50 in their recent league challenge against Calvary Christian Academy (Fort Walton Beach, FL)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Altha Wildcats (Altha, FL) in a 1A District 2 challenge, on Saturday, January 20. Bethlehem will attempt to improve on its 13-3 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 6-11 record after their 69-52 non-league win over Liberty County (Bristol, FL).