South Laurel Cardinals (London, KY) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Rockcastle County Rockets (Mt. Vernon, KY), 48-35 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, South Laurel upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Christian Academy-Louisville (Louisville, KY) to play the Centurions in a non-league bout on Friday, December 22. The Centurions come into the bout with a record of 6-3. Christian Academy-Louisville won 71-50 in their recent non-league bout against Corbin (Corbin, KY)

Next up, the Rockets play the Corbin Redhounds (Corbin, KY) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 22. Rockcastle County will attempt to upgrade on its 6-3 season record. The Redhounds come into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 71-50 non-league loss to Christian Academy-Louisville (Louisville, KY).