The Dr. Krop Lightning basketball squad (Miami, FL), was nudged 39-37 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host North Miami Pioneers (North Miami, FL)

With the victory, North Miami advances its record to 8-3 on the year. The Pioneers host Mourning (North Miami, FL) to meet the Sharks in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 9. The Sharks enter the battle with a record of 5-3. Mourning won 35-27 in their recent non-league battle against Coral Park (Miami, FL)

The Lightning now own a 6-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Central for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 9.