Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Pinellas Park Patriots (Largo, FL) and the visiting Hollins Royals (St. Petersburg, FL), saw Pinellas Park's basketball squad hold off Hollins by a tally of 53-51.

With the victory, Pinellas Park improves its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Patriots host Boca Ciega (Gulfport, FL) to confront the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 25. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 3-6.

Next up, the Royals confront the Gibbs Gladiators (St. Petersburg, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Hollins will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Gladiators come into the challenge with a 5-6 record after their 57-49 non-league loss to Osceola (Seminole, FL).