In Wednesday's non-league test, the Knott County Central Patriots (Hindman, KY) basketball squad trounced the visiting Buckhorn Wildcats (Buckhorn, KY), by a score of 80-46.

Next, the Patriots encounter the Cordia Lions (Hazard, KY) in a District 53 test, on Saturday, February 1. Knott County Central will attempt to improve on its 13-9 season record. The Lions come into the test with a 2-13 record after their 62-40 non-league loss to Jackson City (Jackson, KY).

The Wildcats (7-14) will now prepare for their test against Leslie County (Hyden, KY). The Eagles come into the District 54 test with a 10-10 record. In their last test, Leslie County was routed by Jenkins (Jenkins, KY), 60-55, in a non-league test.