Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Lewis County Minutemen (Weston, WV) and the visiting Lincoln Cougars (Shinnston, WV), saw Lewis County's basketball squad overcome Lincoln by a tally of 55-42.

With the victory, Lewis County improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Minutemen travel to Robert C. Byrd (Clarksburg, WV) to confront the Eagles in a Big Ten challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 2-4. Robert C. Byrd lost 50-48 in their recent league challenge against Bridgeport (Bridgeport, WV)

Next up, the Cougars confront the East Fairmont Bees (Fairmont, WV) in a Big Ten challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Lincoln will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record. The Bees come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 65-58 league loss to Fairmont Senior (Fairmont, WV).