The Braden River High boys and girls basketball teams hit the court Dec. 17, taking on St. Pete Lakewood in key district matchups for both teams.
The boys basketball team defeated St. Pete Lakewood 41-34. Javar Baity led the way with 14 points while Trevon Young scored 12 and Tre Bryant added 11.
The Lady Pirates fell to the Lady Spartans 60-35. Caitlyn Benedetto led the way for Braden River with 14 points and Alexis Stout added 1o points. The teams return to action Jan. 3-4, 2011 against Lakewood Ranch.