Central Bears (Brooksville, FL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Crystal River Pirates (Crystal River, FL), 59-53 in a league bout.

With the victory, Central upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Bears host Weeki Wachee (Weeki Wachee, FL) to play the Hornets in a bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Hornets come into the bout with a record of 3-3. Weeki Wachee won 80-27 in their recent league bout against Anclote (Holiday, FL)

Next up, the Pirates play the Hernando Leopards (Brooksville, FL) in a bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Crystal River will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Leopards come into the bout with a 2-3 record after their 52-32 non-league win over Bell (Bell, FL).