Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Blanche Ely Tigers (Pompano Beach, FL) and the host Winter Haven Blue Devils (Winter Haven, FL), saw Blanche Ely's basketball squad hold off Winter Haven by a count of 53-48.

With the victory, Blanche Ely upgrades its record to 10-3 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL) to play the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 30. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 11-4. Dr. Phillips won 72-54 in their recent non-league challenge against North Florida Educational Institute (Jacksonville, FL)

Next up, the Blue Devils play the North Florida Educational Institute Fighting Eagles (Jacksonville, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 30. Winter Haven will attempt to upgrade on its 9-4 season record. The Fighting Eagles come into the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 72-54 non-league loss to Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL).