The Model Patriots basketball squad (Richmond, KY), was nudged 63-58 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Nicholas County Bluejackets (Carlisle, KY)

With the victory, Nicholas County advances its record to 10-6 on the year. The Bluejackets host Lexington Christian (Lexington, KY) to meet the Eagles in a non-league battle on Monday, January 27. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 7-9. Lexington Christian won 96-84 in their recent non-league battle against Meade County (Brandenburg, KY)

The Patriots now own a 8-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Williamstown for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 28. Model will meet a Demons squad coming off a 86-46 non-league loss to Henry County (New Castle, KY). The Demons record now stands at 3-15.