Bell Creek Academy Panthers (Riverview, FL) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the host Sports Leadership & Management Spartans (Tampa, FL), 39-27 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Bell Creek Academy improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Panthers host Bradenton Christian (Bradenton, FL) to play the Panthers in a Sunshine State - Freelance match on Friday, August 29. The Panthers go into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Bradenton Christian won 40-14 in their recent non-league challenge against Ocala Christian (Ocala, FL)

The Spartans (1-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Merritt Island Christian (Merritt Island, FL). The Cougars go into the non-league challenge with a 2-0 record. In their last challenge, Merritt Island Christian knocked off Ocala Christian (Ocala, FL), 44-8, in a non-league test.