IMG Academy Black Ascenders (Bradenton, FL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Patel Trailblazers (Tampa, FL), 55-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, IMG Academy Black upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Ascenders host The Classical Academy of Sarasota (Sarasota, FL) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Patriots come into the bout with a record of 0-1. The Classical Academy of Sarasota lost 54-40 in their recent league bout against Indian Rocks Christian (Largo, FL)

Next up, the Trailblazers play the Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders (Clearwater, FL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 2. Patel will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Marauders come into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 85-33 non-league loss to Carrollwood Day (Tampa, FL).