The Mason Classical Academy Paladins basketball squad (Naples, FL), was nudged 40-36 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Marco Island Academy Rays (Marco Island, FL)

With the victory, Marco Island Academy advances its record to 1-3 on the year. The Rays travel to Community School of Naples (Naples, FL) to meet the Seahawks in a non-league battle on Friday, December 12. The Seahawks enter the battle with a record of 2-6. Community School of Naples lost 59-26 in their recent non-league battle against Bishop Verot (Fort Myers, FL)

The Paladins now own a 1-5 record. They play next when they travel to Marco Island Academy for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 16. Mason Classical Academy will battle a Rays team coming off a 45-16 non-league loss to Community School of Naples (Naples, FL). The Rays record now stands at 1-4.