Kentucky High School Basketball - Betsy Layne nips Johnson Central
January 30, 2024: Paintsville, KY 41240 Betsy Layne Bobcats (Betsy Layne, KY) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Johnson Central Golden Eagles (Paintsville, KY), 87-84 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Betsy Layne upgrades its record to 10-9 on the season. The Bobcats host Lawrence County (Louisa, KY) to play the Bulldogs in a District 58 bout on Friday, February 2. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 16-3. Lawrence County won 82-50 in their recent non-league bout against East Ridge (Lick Creek, KY)
Next up, the Golden Eagles play the Martin County Cardinals (Inez, KY) in a District 57 bout, on Thursday, February 1. Johnson Central will attempt to upgrade on its 8-7 season record. The Cardinals go into the bout with a 13-8 record after their 76-72 league win over Magoffin County (Salyersville, KY).