Freedom Patriots (Tampa, FL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Strawberry Crest Chargers (Dover, FL), 40-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Freedom upgrades its record to 1-8 on the season. The Patriots host Armwood (Seffner, FL) to play the Hawks in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 13. The Hawks go into the bout with a record of 6-3. Armwood won 77-23 in their recent non-league bout against Wharton (Tampa, FL)

Next up, the Chargers play the Middleton Tigers (Tampa, FL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 13. Strawberry Crest will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 1-7 record after their 72-5 non-league loss to Hillsborough (Tampa, FL).