The Monroe County Falcons basketball squad (Tompkinsville, KY), was nudged 57-56 in Friday's league battle with the host Cumberland County Panthers (Burkesville, KY)

With the victory, Cumberland County advances its record to 4-0 on the year. The Panthers host Clinton County (Albany, KY) to meet the Bulldogs in a District 16 battle on Tuesday, December 17. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a record of 5-0. Clinton County won 61-48 in their recent league battle against Metcalfe County (Edmonton, KY)

The Falcons now own a 1-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Todd County Central for a non-league battle on Saturday, December 14. Monroe County will meet a Rebels squad coming off a 51-30 non-league loss to Creek Wood (Charlotte, TN). The Rebels record now stands at 0-3.