In Friday's non-league outing, the Mulberry Panthers (Mulberry, FL) basketball squad beat the host Hardee Wildcats (Wauchula, FL), by a margin of 67-58.

The Panthers (11-9) will now prepare for their outing against Bartow (Bartow, FL). The Yellow Jackets enter the non-league match with a 12-9 record. In their last match, Bartow overcame Lake Wales (Lake Wales, FL), 67-34, in a non-league match.

With the defeat, Hardee moves to 5-12 on the year. The Wildcats host Oasis Christian (Winter Haven, FL) to meet the Lions in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 30. The Lions enter the match with a record of 4-15. Oasis Christian lost 59-28 in their recent non-league match against Fort Meade (Fort Meade, FL)