Ballard Bruins (Louisville, KY) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Oldham County Colonels (Buckner, KY), 48-45 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Ballard upgrades its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Bruins host DuPont Manual (Louisville, KY) to play the Crimsons in a non-league match on Friday, December 15. The Crimsons enter the match with a record of 5-0. DuPont Manual won 73-25 in their recent league match against Portland Christian (Louisville, KY)

With the defeat, Oldham County moves to 1-4 on the year. The Colonels host Gallatin County (Warsaw, KY) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Friday, December 15. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 2-2.