The Mason County Royals topped the visiting Morgan County Cougars basketball team by a final score of 68-52 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Royals face the Augusta Panthers (Augusta, KY) in a District 39 game, on Friday, January 27. Mason County will attempt to move on its 21-2 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 11-9 record after their 70-58 non-league loss to Harrison County (Cynthiana, KY).

With the defeat, Morgan County moves to 10-4 on the year. The Cougars travel to Elliott County (Sandy Hook, KY) to face the Lions in a District 62 game on Thursday, January 26. The Lions enter the game with a record of 2-16. Elliott County lost 79-50 in their recent non-league game against Lewis County (Vanceburg, KY)