Fans at Friday's league challenge between the IMG Academy White Ascenders (Bradenton, FL) and the host Riverview Sarasota Rams (Sarasota, FL), saw IMG Academy White's basketball squad hold off Riverview Sarasota by a count of 62-59.

With the victory, IMG Academy White upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Ascenders travel to Gateway (Fort Myers, FL) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 13. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 2-0.

Next up, the Rams play the North Port Bobcats (North Port, FL) in a 7A District 12 challenge, on Monday, December 5. Riverview Sarasota will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 63-40 non-league loss to Port Charlotte (Port Charlotte, FL).