Gulf Buccaneers (New Port Richey, FL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Anclote Sharks (Holiday, FL), 39-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Gulf upgrades its record to 6-2 on the season. The Buccaneers travel to Cypress Creek (Wesley Chapel, FL) to play the Coyotes in a 5A District 6 bout on Thursday, December 21. The Coyotes go into the bout with a record of 3-5. Cypress Creek won 52-10 in their recent non-league bout against Central (Brooksville, FL)

Next up, the Sharks play the Zephyrhills Bulldogs (Zephyrhills, FL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 22. Anclote will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 6-4 record after their 54-15 non-league loss to River Ridge (New Port Richey, FL).