In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Merritt Island Christian Cougars basketball team scored a decisive 58-17 triumph over the Varsity Opponent .

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Pineapple Cove Classical Academy Patriots (Palm Bay, FL) in a 2A District 2 match, on Friday, January 6. Merritt Island Christian will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Patriots enter the match with a 1-5 record after their 61-57 non-league loss to Florida Prep (Melbourne, FL).

With the defeat, Varsity Opponent moves to 183-616 on the year. The travel to Harford Christian (Darlington, MD) to meet the in a Maryland Christian match on Thursday, January 5. The enter the match with a record of 2-5. Harford Christian lost 59-40 in their recent non-league match against North Harford (Pylesville, MD)