Central Bears (Brooksville, FL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Crystal River Pirates (Crystal River, FL), 51-38 in a league bout.

With the win, Central upgrades its record to 12-1 on the season. The Bears host Wesley Chapel (Wesley Chapel, FL) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 25. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 10-3. Wesley Chapel won 48-43 in their recent non-league bout against Mitchell (New Port Richey, FL)

Next up, the Pirates play the Hudson Cobras (Hudson, FL) in a bout, on Thursday, January 25. Crystal River will attempt to upgrade on its 10-8 season record. The Cobras go into the bout with a 6-9 record after their 54-38 non-league loss to Gulf (New Port Richey, FL).