Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Port Charlotte Pirates (Port Charlotte, FL) and the host Lehigh Lightning (Lehigh Acres, FL), saw Port Charlotte's basketball squad hold off Lehigh by a tally of 57-50.

With the victory, Port Charlotte improves its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Neumann (Naples, FL) to confront the Celtics in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 22. The Celtics come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. Neumann won 62-58 in their recent non-league challenge against Southwest Florida Christian (Fort Myers, FL)

Next up, the Lightning confront the North Fort Myers Red Knights (North Fort Myers, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 16. Lehigh will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Red Knights come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 61-54 non-league loss to Mariner (Cape Coral, FL).