The Gulf Coast HEAT Lions bounced the host The Classical Academy of Sarasota Patriots basketball squad by a final score of 69-36 in Monday's league outing.

Next, the Lions play the Community Christian Crusaders (Bradenton, FL) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, November 18. Gulf Coast HEAT will attempt to move on its 1-1 season record. The Crusaders go into the game with a 0-2 record after their 44-37 league loss to New Jerusalem Christian Academy (Seffner, FL).

With the loss, The Classical Academy of Sarasota falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Family Christian Academy (Port Charlotte, FL) to play the Mustangs in a non-league test on Tuesday, December 2. The Mustangs come into the test with a record of 0-0.