Gulf Coast HEAT (Sarasota, FL) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate Phoenix (Tampa, FL), 3-2 in a non-league match.

Next up, the battle the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers (Tampa, FL) in a non-league match, on Friday, March 4. Gulf Coast HEAT will attempt to advance on its 1-0 season record. The Buccaneers come into the match with a 1-1 record after their 3-0 league loss to Universal Academy (Tampa, FL).

With the loss, Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate drops to 0-3 on the campaign. The Phoenix travel to Universal Academy (Tampa, FL) to battle the Falcons in a 1A D12 match on Wednesday, March 9. The Falcons come into the match with a record of 3-1. Universal Academy won 3-0 in their recent non-league match against North Tampa Christian Academy (Wesley Chapel, FL)