Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Excel Christian Academy Spartans (Lakeland, FL) and the visiting Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Broncos (Kissimmee, FL), saw Excel Christian Academy's basketball squad wallop Mater Brighton Lakes Academy by a count of 73-45.

With the victory, Excel Christian Academy upgrades its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Winter Haven Christian (Winter Haven, FL) to play the Warriors in a Central Florida challenge on Friday, January 6. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 2-5. Winter Haven Christian won 59-51 in their recent league challenge against Candlelight Christian Academy (Lake Wales, FL)

Next up, the Broncos play the Tradition Prep Pirates (Port St. Lucie, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. Mater Brighton Lakes Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 56-51 non-league loss to Somerset College Prep Academy (Port St. Lucie, FL).