In Friday's non-league test, the Palmetto Tigers (Palmetto, FL) basketball squad got by the host Braden River Pirates (Bradenton, FL), by a score of 44-41.

Next, the Tigers encounter the Manatee Hurricanes (Bradenton, FL) in a test, on Tuesday, December 10. Palmetto will attempt to improve on its 2-0 season record. The Hurricanes come into the test with a 5-1 record after their 72-39 non-league win over Families Instructing Students HomeSchool (Brandon, FL).

The Pirates (3-2) will now prepare for their test against Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton, FL). The Mustangs come into the non-league test with a 1-3 record. In their last test, Lakewood Ranch was nipped by Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater, FL), 58-36, in a non-league test.