Sickles Gryphons (Tampa, FL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Jefferson Dragons (Tampa, FL), 45-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Sickles upgrades its record to 4-7 on the campaign. The Gryphons travel to Lakeside Christian (Clearwater, FL) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 27. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 7-4.

Next up, the Dragons play the Bayshore Christian Faith Warriors (Tampa, FL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 5. Jefferson will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record.