John Hardin Bulldogs (Elizabethtown, KY) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Hopkins County Central Storm (Madisonville, KY), 50-48 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, John Hardin upgrades its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Fort Knox (Fort Knox, KY) to play the Eagles in a District 17 bout on Thursday, January 19. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 5-7.

With the defeat, Hopkins County Central moves to 12-5 on the year. The Storm travel to Muhlenberg County (Greenville, KY) to face the in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 17. The enter the game with a record of 9-6. Muhlenberg County won 62-53 in their recent league game against Ohio County (Hartford, KY)