Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Durant Cougars (Plant City, FL) and the host Jesuit Tigers (Tampa, FL), saw Durant's basketball squad hold off Jesuit by a count of 38-32.

With the victory, Durant upgrades its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Bell Creek Academy (Riverview, FL) to play the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 2-2.

Next up, the Tigers play the Sarasota Sailors (Sarasota, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 12. Jesuit will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record.