In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Prestonsburg Blackcats basketball team scored a tight 73-69 triumph over the Phelps Hornets.

In their next game, the Blackcats meet the Belfry Pirates (Belfry, KY) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 7. Prestonsburg will attempt to move on its 9-3 season record. The Pirates enter the match with a 1-10 record after their 67-42 non-league loss to Shelby Valley (Pikeville, KY).

With the defeat, Phelps moves to 3-8 on the year. The Hornets host Pikeville (Pikeville, KY) to meet the Panthers in a non-league match on Monday, January 9. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 6-4. Pikeville lost 84-66 in their recent non-league match against Blazer (Ashland, KY)