The Discovery Spartans basketball squad (Lake Alfred, FL), was nudged 42-37 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting McKeel Academy Wildcats (Lakeland, FL)

With the victory, McKeel Academy advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Wildcats host Haines City (Haines City, FL) to meet the Hornets in a non-league battle on Thursday, November 21. The Hornets enter the battle with a record of 1-0. Haines City won 45-11 in their recent non-league battle against Sebring (Sebring, FL)

The Spartans now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host George Jenkins for a non-league battle on Friday, December 6.