Brevard HEAT Firehawks (Palm Bay, FL) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Merritt Island Christian Cougars (Merritt Island, FL), 50-49 in a league match.

With the victory, Brevard HEAT advances its record to 3-5 on the year. The Firehawks host Pineapple Cove Classical Academy (Palm Bay, FL) to battle the Patriots in a non-league contest on Tuesday, December 16. The Patriots come into the contest with a record of 6-1. Pineapple Cove Classical Academy won 59-38 in their recent non-league contest against Merritt Island Christian (Merritt Island, FL)

In their next game, the Cougars battle the Pineapple Cove Classical Academy West Melbourne Pioneers (West Melbourne, FL) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, December 18. Merritt Island Christian will attempt to better on its 0-4 season record.