The Elliott County Lions basketball squad (Sandy Hook, KY), was crushed 59-9 in Friday's league battle with the host West Carter Comets (Olive Hill, KY)

With the victory, West Carter advances its record to 6-8 on the year. The Comets travel to Boyd County (Ashland, KY) to meet the Lions in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 11-5. Boyd County won 53-47 in their recent non-league battle against Montgomery County (Mt. Sterling, KY)

The Lions now own a 0-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Pike County Central for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 18. Elliott County will meet a Hawks squad coming off a 72-47 non-league win over East Ridge (Lick Creek, KY). The Hawks record now stands at 6-8.