Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Man Hillbillies (Man, WV) and the visiting Mingo Central Miners (Matewan, WV), saw Man's basketball squad knock off Mingo Central by a tally of 43-32.

With the victory, Man improves its record to 2-5 on the campaign. The Hillbillies travel to Belfry (Belfry, KY) to play the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 4-7. Belfry lost 69-65 in their recent non-league challenge against East Ridge (Lick Creek, KY)

Next up, the Miners play the Tug Valley Panthers (Williamson, WV) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Mingo Central will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 5-0 record after their 72-52 non-league win over West Logan Christian Academy (Logan, WV).