Jackson County Generals (McKee, KY) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Whitley County Colonels (Williamsburg, KY), 45-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Jackson County upgrades its record to 10-9 on the season. The Generals host Clay County (Manchester, KY) to play the Tigers in a District 49 bout on Friday, February 2. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 11-8. Clay County won 68-65 in their recent non-league bout against Corbin (Corbin, KY)

Next up, the Colonels play the South Laurel Cardinals (London, KY) in a District 50 bout, on Friday, February 2. Whitley County will attempt to upgrade on its 15-6 season record. The Cardinals go into the bout with a 12-6 record after their 75-46 league win over Williamsburg (Williamsburg, KY).