Monarch Knights (Coconut Creek, FL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Coral Springs Colts (Coral Springs, FL), 55-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Monarch upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Knights travel to Coral Springs Charter (Coral Springs, FL) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 0-8. Coral Springs Charter lost 48-34 in their recent non-league bout against Don Soffer Aventura (Aventura, FL)

Next up, the Colts play the Piper Bengals (Sunrise, FL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Coral Springs will attempt to upgrade on its 7-4 season record. The Bengals go into the bout with a 10-1 record after their 56-43 non-league win over Pompano Beach (Pompano Beach, FL).