Morgan County Cougars (West Liberty, KY) followers went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the visiting Phelps Hornets (Phelps, KY), 54-20 in a league battle.

With the win, Morgan County advances its record to 4-5 on the season. The Cougars host Magoffin County (Salyersville, KY) to play the Hornets in a non-league battle on Friday, November 1. The Hornets go into the battle with a record of 1-8. Magoffin County lost 13-12 in their recent league battle against Estill County (Irvine, KY)

The Hornets now own a 2-6 record. They play next when they travel to Mount View for a non-league battle on Friday, November 1. Phelps will play a Golden Knights team coming off a 47-25 non-league loss to Sherman (Seth, WV). The Golden Knights record now stands at 2-6.