The Florida Coastal Prep Spartans basketball squad (Fort Walton, FL), was nudged 65-64 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host IMG Academy Blue Ascenders (Bradenton, FL)

With the victory, IMG Academy Blue advances its record to 13-8 on the year. The Ascenders host Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) to meet the Eagles in a non-league battle on Monday, January 27. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 13-4. Montverde Academy lost 79-59 in their recent non-league battle against Columbus (Miami, FL)

The Spartans now own a 1-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Potter's House Christian Blue for a Sunshine Independent battle on Sunday, January 26. Florida Coastal Prep will meet a Lions squad coming off a 74-50 league loss to Varsity Opponent (, ). The Lions record now stands at 4-15.