Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Forest Wildcats (Ocala, FL) and the host Meadowbrook Academy Mustangs (Ocala, FL), saw Forest's basketball squad hold off Meadowbrook Academy by a count of 39-38.

With the victory, Forest upgrades its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Newberry (Newberry, FL) to play the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 17. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 10-2. Newberry won 61-23 in their recent non-league challenge against Mater Brighton Lakes Academy (Kissimmee, FL)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Braden River Pirates (Bradenton, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 17. Meadowbrook Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 8-2 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 39-31 non-league win over Belleview (Belleview, FL).