Kentucky High School Basketball - Estill County nips Powell County
January 13, 2023: Irvine, KY 40336 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Estill County Engineers (Irvine, KY) and the visiting Powell County Pirates (Stanton, KY), saw Estill County's basketball squad hold off Powell County by a tally of 59-57.
With the victory, Estill County improves its record to 9-7 on the campaign. The Engineers travel to Jackson City (Jackson, KY) to play the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 14. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 1-9. Jackson City lost 60-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Wolfe County (Campton, KY)
Next up, the Pirates play the Wolfe County Wolves (Campton, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Powell County will attempt to improve on its 6-9 season record. The Wolves come into the challenge with a 12-8 record after their 57-47 non-league loss to Hazard (Hazard, KY).