Kentucky High School Basketball - Owsley County tops Leslie County
January 12, 2024: Hyden, KY 41749 Owsley County Owls / Lady Owls (Booneville, KY) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Leslie County Eagles (Hyden, KY), 77-61 in a league bout.
With the victory, Owsley County upgrades its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Owls / Lady Owls travel to Hazard (Hazard, KY) to play the Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 13. The Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 9-8. Hazard won 58-52 in their recent league bout against Breathitt County (Jackson, KY)
Next up, the Eagles play the Hazard Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs (Hazard, KY) in a District 54 bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Leslie County will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs come into the bout with a 9-9 record after their 85-43 non-league loss to Owsley County (Booneville, KY).