Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Central Bears (Brooksville, FL) and the visiting Hernando Christian Academy Lions (Brooksville, FL), witnessed Central's basketball squad rout Hernando Christian Academy by a count of 84-44.

With the victory, Central advances its record to 9-0 on the year. The Bears host Academy at the Lakes (Land O' Lakes, FL) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 20. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 5-5. Academy at the Lakes won 58-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Foundation Christian Academy (Valrico, FL)

In their next game, the Lions encounter the Angeline Academy of Innovation Archers (Land O' Lakes, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 8. Hernando Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record. The Archers come into the challenge with a 3-11 record after their 66-26 non-league loss to River Ridge (New Port Richey, FL).