Conner Cougars (Hebron, KY) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Dixie Heights Colonels (Edgewood, KY), 40-35 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Conner advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Cougars host Beechwood (Fort Mitchell, KY) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Thursday, December 19. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Colonels now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to St. Henry for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 31.