In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting South Laurel Cardinals basketball team scored a decisive 62-41 triumph over the Menifee County Wildcats.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Johnson Central Golden Eagles (Paintsville, KY) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 22. South Laurel will attempt to better on its 5-3 season record. The Golden Eagles enter the match with a 7-0 record after their 51-35 non-league win over Raceland (Raceland, KY).

With the defeat, Menifee County moves to 1-7 on the year. The Wildcats host Pendleton County (Falmouth, KY) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Friday, December 22. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 4-7. Pendleton County lost 41-33 in their recent non-league match against Elliott County (Sandy Hook, KY)