Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Florida Prep Falcons (Melbourne, FL) and the visiting Pineapple Cove Classical Academy Patriots (Palm Bay, FL), saw Florida Prep's basketball squad hold off Pineapple Cove Classical Academy by a tally of 61-57.

With the victory, Florida Prep improves its record to 3-3 on the campaign. The Falcons host Merritt Island Christian (Merritt Island, FL) to confront the Cougars in a 2A District 13 challenge on Monday, January 9. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 4-2.

Next up, the Patriots confront the Merritt Island Christian Cougars (Merritt Island, FL) in a 2A District 13 challenge, on Friday, January 6. Pineapple Cove Classical Academy will attempt to improve on its 1-5 season record.