Frostproof Bulldogs (Frostproof, FL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hardee Wildcats (Wauchula, FL), 82-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Frostproof upgrades its record to 12-3 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Lakeland Christian (Lakeland, FL) to play the Vikings in a 3A District 7 bout on Friday, January 19. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 9-4. Lakeland Christian won 60-51 in their recent non-league bout against Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater, FL)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Fort Meade Miners (Fort Meade, FL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. Hardee will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Miners come into the bout with a 12-5 record after their 68-52 non-league win over Mulberry (Mulberry, FL).