In Friday's non-league match, the host Lakeland Christian Vikings basketball team scored a decisive 65-33 triumph over the Excel Christian Academy Spartans.

In their next game, the Vikings meet the Santa Fe Catholic Hawks (Lakeland, FL) in a 3A District 7 match, on Monday, January 23. Lakeland Christian will attempt to move on its 8-7 season record. The Hawks enter the match with a 4-11 record after their 56-20 non-league win over Winter Haven Christian (Winter Haven, FL).

With the defeat, Excel Christian Academy moves to 7-8 on the year. The Spartans travel to Oasis Christian (Winter Haven, FL) to meet the Lions in a non-league match on Monday, January 23. The Lions enter the match with a record of 1-16. Oasis Christian lost 39-19 in their recent non-league match against Calvary Christian Academy (Port St. Lucie, FL)