Simon Kenton Pioneers (Independence, KY) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Notre Dame Academy Pandas (Park Hills, KY), 47-41 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Simon Kenton upgrades its record to 12-2 on the year. The Pioneers host Williamstown (Williamstown, KY) to face the Demons in a District 32 match on Tuesday, January 14. The Demons enter the match with a record of 0-9.

The Pandas now sport a 8-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host DuPont Manual for a non-league match on Friday, January 17.