Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Academy at the Lakes Wildcats (Land O' Lakes, FL) and the visiting Hernando Christian Academy Lions (Brooksville, FL), saw Academy at the Lakes's basketball squad knock off Hernando Christian Academy by a count of 52-37.

With the victory, Academy at the Lakes upgrades its record to 13-6 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Classical Prep (Spring Hill, FL) to play the Lions in a 2A District 5 challenge on Friday, January 20. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 0-7. Classical Prep lost 60-27 in their recent league challenge against Hernando Christian Academy (Brooksville, FL)

Next up, the Lions play the Oasis Christian Lions (Winter Haven, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 20. Hernando Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-10 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 2-10 record after their 54-26 league loss to All Saints' Academy (Winter Haven, FL).