Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Countryside Cougars (Clearwater, FL) and the host IMG Academy White Ascenders (Bradenton, FL), saw Countryside's basketball squad hold off IMG Academy White by a tally of 60-54.

With the victory, Countryside improves its record to 8-3 on the campaign. The Cougars host Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate (Tampa, FL) to confront the Phoenix in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 5. The Phoenix come into the challenge with a record of 9-4. Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate won 49-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Clearwater (Clearwater, FL)

Next up, the Ascenders confront the Osceola Warriors (Seminole, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 5. IMG Academy White will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 53-44 non-league loss to Jesuit (Tampa, FL).