Forest Wildcats (Ocala, FL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Gainesville Hurricanes (Gainesville, FL), 61-51 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Forest upgrades its record to 2-5 on the campaign. The Wildcats host North Marion (Citra, FL) to play the Colts in a non-league bout on Friday, January 27. The Colts come into the bout with a record of 4-6. North Marion won 45-44 in their recent league bout against Eastside (Gainesville, FL)

Next up, the Hurricanes play the Buchholz Bobcats (Gainesville, FL) in a bout, on Friday, January 27. Gainesville will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record. The Bobcats come into the bout with a 13-0 record after their 71-38 non-league win over Eastside (Gainesville, FL).