Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Mingo Central Miners (Matewan, WV) and the visiting Phelps Hornets (Phelps, KY), saw Mingo Central's basketball squad hold off Phelps by a tally of 58-54.

With the victory, Mingo Central improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Miners travel to WestSide (Clear Fork, WV) to confront the Renegades in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 22. The Renegades come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. WestSide won 84-33 in their recent league challenge against Liberty (Glen Daniel, WV)

Next up, the Hornets confront the Oneida Baptist Institute Mountaineers (Oneida, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 22. Phelps will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record.