Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Gulf Coast Sharks (Naples, FL) and the host Palmetto Ridge Bears (Naples, FL), saw Gulf Coast's basketball squad wallop Palmetto Ridge by a tally of 57-34.

With the victory, Gulf Coast improves its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Sharks travel to Bonita Springs (Bonita Springs, FL) to play the Bullsharks in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 29. The Bullsharks come into the challenge with a record of 1-4.

Next up, the Bears play the Riverdale Raiders (Fort Myers, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 22. Palmetto Ridge will attempt to improve on its 0-10 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 50-28 league win over Cypress Lake (Fort Myers, FL).