The Shelby County Rockets topped the visiting Valley Vikings basketball team by a final score of 71-62 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Rockets face the Spencer County Bears (Taylorsville, KY) in a District 30 game, on Friday, January 12. Shelby County will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record.

With the defeat, Valley moves to 5-9 on the year. The Vikings travel to Portland Christian (Louisville, KY) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Thursday, January 11. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 2-9. Portland Christian lost 74-36 in their recent league game against Shawnee (Louisville, KY)