In Saturday's non-league match, the host Hardin County Cougars basketball team scored a good 48-35 triumph over the Gallatin County Hawks.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL) in a Greater Egyptian match, on Tuesday, January 30. Hardin County will attempt to move on its 7-9 season record. The Pirates enter the match with a 11-11 record after their 86-77 non-league loss to Crab Orchard (Marion, IL).

With the defeat, Gallatin County moves to 10-14 on the year. The Hawks host Carrier Mills-Stonefort (Carrier Mills, IL) to meet the Wildcats in a Greater Egyptian match on Tuesday, January 30. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 2-15. Carrier Mills-Stonefort lost 43-32 in their recent non-league match against Norris City-Omaha-Enfield (Norris City, IL)