Coral Gables Cavaliers (Coral Gables, FL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Hialeah Gardens Gladiators (Hialeah Gardens, FL), 39-37 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Coral Gables upgrades its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Cavaliers host Northwestern (Miami, FL) to play the Bulls in a non-league bout on Monday, December 19. The Bulls come into the bout with a record of 5-4. Northwestern won 65-16 in their recent non-league bout against Carol City (Miami, FL)

Next up, the Gladiators play the Miami Beach Hi-Tides (Miami Beach, FL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 20. Hialeah Gardens will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Hi-Tides come into the bout with a 2-5 record after their 69-58 non-league loss to Edison (Miami, FL).