Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Clearwater Tornadoes (Clearwater, FL) and the host Land O' Lakes Gators (Land O' Lakes, FL), saw Clearwater's basketball squad hold off Land O' Lakes by a tally of 42-41.

With the victory, Clearwater improves its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Tornadoes travel to Sickles (Tampa, FL) to confront the Gryphons in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Gryphons come into the challenge with a record of 8-7. Sickles won 60-54 in their recent non-league challenge against Boca Ciega (Gulfport, FL)

Next up, the Gators confront the IMG Academy White Ascenders (Bradenton, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Land O' Lakes will attempt to improve on its 5-7 season record. The Ascenders come into the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 57-41 non-league loss to Calvary Christian (Clearwater, FL).