Umatilla Bulldogs (Umatilla, FL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Tavares Bulldogs (Tavares, FL), 56-23 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Umatilla upgrades its record to 10-2 on the season. The Bulldogs host Mount Dora Christian Academy (Mount Dora, FL) to clash with the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 9-6. Mount Dora Christian Academy won 48-22 in their recent non-league bout against Cornerstone Charter Academy (Belle Isle, FL)

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Lecanto Panthers (Lecanto, FL) in a 5A District 5 bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Tavares will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 8-4 record after their 64-42 non-league loss to West Port (Ocala, FL).