Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Braden River Pirates (Bradenton, FL) and the host Sarasota Sailors (Sarasota, FL), saw Braden River's basketball squad hold off Sarasota by a tally of 53-50.

With the victory, Braden River improves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Winthrop College Prep Academy (Riverview, FL) to confront the Spartans in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 7. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. Winthrop College Prep Academy won 45-44 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Petersburg Catholic (St. Petersburg, FL)

Next up, the Sailors confront the Booker Tornadoes (Sarasota, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 7. Sarasota will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record.