Western Wildcats (Davie, FL) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Blanche Ely Tigers (Pompano Beach, FL), 52-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Western advances its record to 6-1 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Kell (Marietta, GA) to meet the Longhorns in a non-league match on Thursday, December 19. The Longhorns enter the match with a record of 9-1. Kell won 84-62 in their recent non-league test against Berkmar (Lilburn, GA)

The Tigers (6-2) will now prepare for their test against North Broward Prep (Coconut Creek, FL). The Eagles come into the non-league test with a 4-4 record. In their last test, North Broward Prep was nipped by Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale, FL), 65-61, in a non-league test.