Kentucky High School Basketball - Johnson Central overwhelms Magoffin County
January 9, 2023: Salyersville, KY 41465
Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Johnson Central Golden Eagles (Paintsville, KY) and the host Magoffin County Hornets (Salyersville, KY), saw Johnson Central's basketball squad wallop Magoffin County by a count of 60-19.
With the victory, Johnson Central upgrades its record to 13-3 on the campaign. The Golden Eagles travel to Paintsville (Paintsville, KY) to play the Tigers in a District 57 challenge on Friday, January 13. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 6-2. Paintsville won 63-61 in their recent non-league challenge against Floyd Central (Eastern, KY)
Next up, the Hornets play the Buckhorn Wildcats (Buckhorn, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Magoffin County will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 7-8 record after their 46-34 non-league win over June Buchanan (Pippa Passes, KY).