In Monday's non-league test, the Manatee Hurricanes (Bradenton, FL) basketball squad trounced the host Braden River Pirates (Bradenton, FL), by a score of 63-40.

Next, the Hurricanes encounter the Gibbs Gladiators (St. Petersburg, FL) in a non-league test, on Monday, January 20. Manatee will attempt to improve on its 16-3 season record. The Gladiators come into the test with a 9-0 record after their 61-56 non-league win over Booker (Sarasota, FL).

The Pirates (11-6) will now prepare for their test against Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton, FL). The Mustangs come into the non-league test with a 3-6 record. In their last test, Lakewood Ranch was routed by Manatee (Bradenton, FL), 59-37, in a non-league test.