The Russell County Lakers topped the visiting Metcalfe County Hornets basketball team by a final score of 63-54 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Lakers face the Clinton County Bulldogs (Albany, KY) in a District 16 game, on Friday, December 16. Russell County will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 2-3 record after their 56-53 league win over Cumberland County (Burkesville, KY).

With the defeat, Metcalfe County moves to 3-3 on the year. The Hornets host Monroe County (Tompkinsville, KY) to face the Falcons in a District 16 game on Friday, December 16. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 4-3. Monroe County lost 73-58 in their recent non-league game against South Warren (Bowling Green, KY)