Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Merritt Island Christian Cougars (Merritt Island, FL) and the host Hudson Cobras (Hudson, FL), saw Merritt Island Christian's basketball squad wallop Hudson by a tally of 65-28.

With the victory, Merritt Island Christian improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Cougars host Pineapple Cove Classical Academy (Palm Bay, FL) to play the Patriots in a 2A District 2 challenge on Friday, January 6. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Pineapple Cove Classical Academy lost 61-57 in their recent non-league challenge against Florida Prep (Melbourne, FL)

Next up, the Cobras play the Weeki Wachee Hornets (Weeki Wachee, FL) in a 4A District 9 challenge, on Monday, January 9. Hudson will attempt to improve on its 1-8 season record.