Kentucky High School Basketball - Hazard nudges Letcher County Central
February 9, 2026: Whitesburg, KY 41858 The crowd at Monday's non-league challenge between the Hazard Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs (Hazard, KY) and the host Letcher County Central Cougars (Whitesburg, KY), observed Hazard's basketball team edge Letcher County Central by a score of 68-65.
The Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs (16-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Lee County (Beattyville, KY). The Bobcats come into the non-league challenge with a 7-12 record. In their last challenge, Lee County edged June Buchanan (Pippa Passes, KY), 73-51, in a non-league challenge.
Next up, the Cougars meet the Leslie County Eagles (Hyden, KY) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, February 10. Letcher County Central will attempt to advance on its 10-11 season record. The Eagles enter the battle with a 9-11 record after their 79-73 non-league loss to Knox Central (Barbourville, KY).