Buckhorn Wildcats (Buckhorn, KY) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Barbourville Tigers (Barbourville, KY), 52-50 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Buckhorn upgrades its record to 2-6 on the season. The Wildcats host Bell County (Pineville, KY) to play the Bobcats in a non-league bout on Friday, December 15. The Bobcats go into the bout with a record of 5-0. Bell County won 68-31 in their recent non-league bout against Lynn Camp (Corbin, KY)

Next up, the Tigers play the Middlesboro Yellowjackets (Middlesboro, KY) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 16. Barbourville will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 76-63 league loss to Harlan (Harlan, KY).