In Thursday's non-league match, the host Hernando Leopards basketball team scored a decisive 60-19 triumph over the Crystal River Pirates.

In their next game, the Leopards face the Central Bears (Brooksville, FL) in a non-league match, on Monday, February 5. Hernando will attempt to move on its 14-11 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 0-22 record after their 52-31 non-league loss to Citrus (Inverness, FL).

With the defeat, Crystal River moves to 5-12 on the year. The Pirates travel to Anclote (Holiday, FL) to face the Sharks in a non-league match on Monday, February 5. The Sharks enter the match with a record of 3-14. Anclote lost 65-33 in their recent non-league match against Cypress Creek (Wesley Chapel, FL)