Walton Braves (DeFuniak Springs, FL) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Escambia Gators (Pensacola, FL), 45-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Walton advances its record to 5-5 on the year. The Braves host Crestview (Crestview, FL) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Monday, December 30. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 9-3. Crestview won 60-37 in their recent non-league match against Rutherford (Panama City, FL)

The Gators now own a 2-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Niceville for a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. Escambia will face a Eagles squad coming off a 67-51 non-league loss to Smiths Station (Smiths, AL). The Eagles record now stands at 9-6.