The East Ridge Warriors basketball squad (Lick Creek, KY), was outscored 76-68 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Magoffin County Hornets (Salyersville, KY)

With the victory, Magoffin County advances its record to 1-4 on the year. The Hornets travel to Johnson Central (Paintsville, KY) to meet the Golden Eagles in a District 57 battle on Wednesday, December 18. The Golden Eagles enter the battle with a record of 1-2. Johnson Central won 73-60 in their recent non-league battle against Greenup County (Greenup, KY)

The Warriors now own a 3-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Phelps for a non-league battle on Monday, December 16. East Ridge will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 75-71 non-league win over Wesley Christian (Allen, KY). The Hornets record now stands at 1-2.