Mulberry Panthers (Mulberry, FL) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Fort Meade Miners (Fort Meade, FL), 63-60 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Mulberry upgrades its record to 2-6 on the year. The Panthers travel to Kathleen (Lakeland, FL) to face the Red Devils in a non-league match on Friday, December 13. The Red Devils enter the match with a record of 0-4. Kathleen lost 77-61 in their recent non-league match against Vanguard (Lake Wales, FL)

The Miners now sport a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to DeSoto County for a non-league match on Friday, December 13. Fort Meade will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 83-60 non-league loss to Avon Park (Avon Park, FL). The Bulldogs record now stands at 4-5.