The crowd at Saturday's non-league challenge between the IMG Academy Ascenders (Bradenton, FL) and the visiting DME Academy - (Daytona Beach, FL), observed IMG Academy's basketball team edge DME Academy by a score of 65-63.

The Ascenders (15-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Melbourne Central Catholic (Melbourne, FL). The Hustlers come into the non-league challenge with a 12-5 record. In their last challenge, Melbourne Central Catholic was tipped by Elite Prep Academy (Orlando, FL), 50-41, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the - encounter the Academy of Central Florida National Golden Bulls (Kissimmee, FL) in a Sunshine Independent challenge, on Tuesday, January 28. DME Academy will attempt to improve on its 15-10 season record. The Golden Bulls come into the challenge with a 14-7 record after their 60-56 non-league loss to Gibbs (St. Petersburg, FL).