Providence Pioneers (Clarksville, IN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Floyd Central Highlanders (Floyds Knobs, IN), 44-33 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Providence upgrades its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Pioneers travel to Evansville Memorial (Evansville, IN) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 20. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 4-1. Evansville Memorial won 73-51 in their recent non-league bout against Heritage Hills (Lincoln City, IN)

Next up, the Highlanders play the Bloomington South Panthers (Bloomington, IN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 17. Floyd Central will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 40-31 league loss to Terre Haute North Vigo (Terre Haute, IN).