The Russell County Lakers basketball team (Russell Springs, KY), was toppled 82-66 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Metcalfe County Hornets (Edmonton, KY)

The Hornets now possess a 5-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Campbellsville for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 16. Metcalfe County will confront a Eagles team coming off a 52-35 non-league win over Marion County (Lebanon, KY). The Eagles record now stands at 3-4.

The Lakers (0-5) will now prepare for their battle against Clinton County (Albany, KY). The Bulldogs come into the non-league battle with a 5-0 record. In their last battle, Clinton County beat Cumberland County (Burkesville, KY), 62-40, in a non-league battle.