Spring Hill Christian Academy Wildcat (Spring Hill, FL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Hope Christian Eagles (Tampa, FL), 48-44 in a league bout.

With the victory, Spring Hill Christian Academy upgrades its record to 10-3 on the campaign. The Wildcat travel to Grace Christian (Hudson, FL) to play the SWORDSMEN in a Suncoast Christian bout on Friday, February 18. The SWORDSMEN come into the bout with a record of 1-13. Grace Christian 0-0 in their recent league bout against Oldsmar Christian (Oldsmar, FL)

Next up, the Eagles play the West Hernando Christian Bears (Spring Hill, FL) in a Suncoast Christian bout, on Friday, February 18. Hope Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Bears come into the bout with a 8-12 record after their 69-21 non-league win over Fellowship Christian (Roswell, GA).