Southland Christian FLAMES (Kissimmee, FL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Melbourne Bulldogs (Melbourne, FL), 64-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Southland Christian moves its record to 19-7 on the year. The FLAMES host IMG Academy Gray (Bradenton, FL) to face the Ascenders in a non-league game on Wednesday, February 7. The Ascenders enter the game with a record of 7-11. IMG Academy Gray lost 60-42 in their recent non-league game against Bradenton Christian (Bradenton, FL)

With the defeat, Melbourne moves to 8-16 on the year. The Bulldogs host Heritage (Palm Bay, FL) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 6. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 8-16. Heritage lost 77-55 in their recent non-league game against Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy (Melbourne, FL)