Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Braden River Pirates (Bradenton, FL) and the visiting Lakewood Ranch Mustangs (Bradenton, FL), saw Braden River's basketball squad hold off Lakewood Ranch by a tally of 58-54.

With the victory, Braden River improves its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Pirates host Booker (Sarasota, FL) to confront the Tornadoes in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 15. The Tornadoes come into the challenge with a record of 0-3.

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Cardinal Mooney Cougars (Sarasota, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 11. Lakewood Ranch will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record.