Ryle Raiders (Union, KY) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Ludlow Panthers (Ludlow, KY), 71-67 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ryle upgrades its record to 4-7 on the season. The Raiders travel to Cooper (Union, KY) to clash with the Jaguars in a District 33 bout on Friday, January 13. The Jaguars go into the bout with a record of 8-6. Cooper lost 53-40 in their recent non-league bout against Grant County (Dry Ridge, KY)

Next up, the Panthers clash with the Calvary Christian Cougars (Covington, KY) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 16. Ludlow will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record.