Hernando Leopards (Brooksville, FL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Crystal River Pirates (Crystal River, FL), 71-31 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hernando upgrades its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Leopards host Springstead (Spring Hill, FL) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 14. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 4-3. Springstead lost 53-50 in their recent non-league bout against Lecanto (Lecanto, FL)

Next up, the Pirates play the Weeki Wachee Hornets (Weeki Wachee, FL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 15. Crystal River will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Hornets come into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 48-34 non-league loss to River Ridge (New Port Richey, FL).