Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Harlan County Black Bears (Harlan, KY) and the visiting Bell County Bobcats (Pineville, KY), saw Harlan County's basketball squad wallop Bell County by a tally of 78-53.

With the victory, Harlan County improves its record to 21-3 on the campaign. The Black Bears travel to Middlesboro (Middlesboro, KY) to confront the Yellowjackets in a District 52 challenge on Friday, January 26. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a record of 6-9. Middlesboro lost 57-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Jackson County (McKee, KY)

Next up, the Bobcats confront the Ryle Raiders (Union, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 27. Bell County will attempt to improve on its 16-3 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 12-6 record after their 61-56 non-league win over Beechwood (Fort Mitchell, KY).