Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Cypress Lake Panthers (Fort Myers, FL) and the host IMG Academy Silver Ascenders (Bradenton, FL), saw Cypress Lake's basketball squad overcome IMG Academy Silver by a tally of 55-40.

With the victory, Cypress Lake improves its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Marco Island Academy (Marco Island, FL) to confront the Rays in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 9. The Rays come into the challenge with a record of 6-3.

Next up, the Ascenders confront the River Ridge Royal Knights (New Port Richey, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 9. IMG Academy Silver will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record. The Royal Knights come into the challenge with a 10-6 record after their 78-61 non-league loss to Mitchell (New Port Richey, FL).