Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Lake Minneola Hawks (Minneola, FL) and the visiting IMG Academy Blue Ascenders (Bradenton, FL), saw Lake Minneola's basketball squad hold off IMG Academy Blue by a tally of 55-50.

With the victory, Lake Minneola improves its record to 14-7 on the campaign. The Hawks host Lakeland (Lakeland, FL) to confront the Dreadnaughts in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 26. The Dreadnaughts come into the challenge with a record of 5-18. Lakeland lost 34-13 in their recent non-league challenge against Wesley Chapel (Wesley Chapel, FL)

Next up, the Ascenders confront the Sarasota Sailors (Sarasota, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 26. IMG Academy Blue will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Sailors come into the challenge with a 14-6 record after their 61-48 non-league win over Port Charlotte (Port Charlotte, FL).