Calloway County Lakers (Murray, KY) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Murray Tigers (Murray, KY), 50-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Calloway County upgrades its record to 11-6 on the season. The Lakers travel to McCracken County (Paducah, KY) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Monday, January 16. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 13-4. McCracken County won 59-53 in their recent league bout against Paducah Tilghman (Paducah, KY)

Next up, the Tigers play the Mayfield Cardinals (Mayfield, KY) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 28. Murray will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record.