Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Harlan County Black Bears (Harlan, KY) and the host Bell County Bobcats (Pineville, KY), saw Harlan County's basketball squad overcome Bell County by a tally of 71-52.

With the victory, Harlan County improves its record to 17-3 on the campaign. The Black Bears host Middlesboro (Middlesboro, KY) to play the Yellowjackets in a District 52 challenge on Friday, January 12. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a record of 5-6.

Next up, the Bobcats play the Lynn Camp Wildcats (Corbin, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 15. Bell County will attempt to improve on its 16-1 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 3-11 record after their 67-36 non-league win over Red Bird (Beverly, KY).