Kentucky High School Basketball - Somerset holds off Rockcastle County
December 8, 2022: Somerset, KY 42501 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Somerset Briar Jumpers (Somerset, KY) and the visiting Rockcastle County Rockets (Mt. Vernon, KY), saw Somerset's basketball squad hold off Rockcastle County by a tally of 59-56.
With the victory, Somerset improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Briar Jumpers host Rowan County (Morehead, KY) to confront the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 10. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 1-3. Rowan County won 51-44 in their recent non-league challenge against East Carter (Grayson, KY)
Next up, the Rockets confront the Barbourville Tigers (Barbourville, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 9. Rockcastle County will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 66-51 non-league win over Middlesboro (Middlesboro, KY).