Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Elliott County Lions (Sandy Hook, KY) and the visiting Berea Pirates (Berea, KY), saw Elliott County's basketball squad hold off Berea by a tally of 73-66.

With the victory, Elliott County improves its record to 1-5 on the campaign. The Lions host Jackson City (Jackson, KY) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 21. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 0-3.

Next up, the Pirates confront the Cumberland County Panthers (Burkesville, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 20. Berea will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 0-7 record after their 65-53 non-league loss to Logan County (Russellville, KY).