Russell County Lakers (Russell Springs, KY) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Metcalfe County Hornets (Edmonton, KY), 78-58 in a league match.

With the victory, Russell County upgrades its record to 3-2 on the year. The Lakers travel to Apollo (Owensboro, KY) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Friday, December 20. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 5-2. Apollo lost 72-54 in their recent non-league match against Butler County (Morgantown, KY)

The Hornets now sport a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Monroe County for a District 16 match on Friday, December 20. Metcalfe County will face a Falcons squad coming off a 56-48 non-league win over Todd County Central (Elkton, KY). The Falcons record now stands at 2-3.