The IMG Academy Gray Ascenders basketball squad (Bradenton, FL), lost 59-48 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Varsity Opponent (, )

With the victory, Varsity Opponent advances its record to 345-1168 on the year. The travel to PURE Academy (Memphis, TN) to meet the Athletes in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 23. The Athletes enter the battle with a record of 0-13. PURE Academy lost 71-34 in their recent non-league battle against Cordova (Cordova, TN)

The Ascenders now own a 5-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Wesley Chapel for a non-league battle on Friday, January 24. IMG Academy Gray will meet a Wildcats squad coming off a 64-51 non-league loss to Mitchell (New Port Richey, FL). The Wildcats record now stands at 13-6.