Hardee Wildcats (Wauchula, FL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Frostproof Bulldogs (Frostproof, FL), 45-41 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hardee upgrades its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Fort Meade (Fort Meade, FL) to play the Miners in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Miners come into the bout with a record of 1-2.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Lakeland Christian Vikings (Lakeland, FL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. Frostproof will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Vikings come into the bout with a 9-4 record after their 44-42 non-league loss to Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater, FL).