Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Tavares Bulldogs (Tavares, FL) and the host Orangewood Christian Rams (Maitland, FL), saw Tavares's basketball squad hold off Orangewood Christian by a tally of 48-41.

With the victory, Tavares improves its record to 8-7 on the campaign.

Next up, the Rams confront the Lyman Greyhounds (Longwood, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 2. Orangewood Christian will attempt to improve on its 11-5 season record. The Greyhounds come into the challenge with a 8-13 record after their 55-52 non-league loss to University (Orlando, FL).