In Thursday's league match, the host Metcalfe County Hornets basketball team scored a tight 49-44 triumph over the Monroe County Falcons.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Pulaski County Maroons (Somerset, KY) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 27. Metcalfe County will attempt to move on its 10-8 season record. The Maroons enter the match with a 14-5 record after their 58-36 league win over Somerset (Somerset, KY).

With the defeat, Monroe County moves to 6-9 on the year. The Falcons host Barren County (Glasgow, KY) to meet the Trojans in a non-league match on Saturday, January 27. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 13-4. Barren County won 51-23 in their recent league match against Glasgow (Glasgow, KY)