The crowd at Monday's non-league challenge between the Freedom Patriots (Orlando, FL) and the host Tavares Bulldogs (Tavares, FL), observed Freedom's basketball team edge Tavares by a score of 45-44.

The Patriots (5-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Cypress Creek (Orlando, FL). The Bears come into the non-league challenge with a 2-3 record. In their last challenge, Cypress Creek was tipped by Lake Howell (Winter Park, FL), 59-43, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Bulldogs encounter the East Ridge Knights (Clermont, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 10. Tavares will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record.