Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Bell Creek Academy Panthers (Riverview, FL) and the host Canterbury Crusaders (St. Petersburg, FL), saw Bell Creek Academy's basketball squad hold off Canterbury by a tally of 45-40.

With the victory, Bell Creek Academy improves its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Mitchell (New Port Richey, FL) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 7. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Mitchell won 55-20 in their recent non-league challenge against Fivay (Hudson, FL)

Next up, the Crusaders confront the Academy at the Lakes Wildcats (Land O' Lakes, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Canterbury will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 50-28 non-league loss to Seven Rivers Christian (Lecanto, FL).