Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Somerset Briar Jumpers (Somerset, KY) and the host Pulaski County Maroons (Somerset, KY), saw Somerset's basketball squad hold off Pulaski County by a tally of 82-80.

With the victory, Somerset improves its record to 11-7 on the campaign. The Briar Jumpers host McCreary Central (Stearns, KY) to confront the Raiders in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 7-8.

Next up, the Maroons confront the Harlan County Black Bears (Harlan, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 3. Pulaski County will attempt to improve on its 19-3 season record.