In Friday's league match, the visiting Crystal River Pirates basketball team scored a good 63-55 triumph over the Hernando Leopards.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Vanguard Knights (Ocala, FL) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, December 28. Crystal River will attempt to move on its 7-3 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 2-7 record after their 39-18 non-league loss to West Port (Ocala, FL).

With the defeat, Hernando moves to 5-6 on the year. The Leopards travel to South Sumter (Bushnell, FL) to meet the Raiders in a non-league match on Monday, December 19. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 0-11.