Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the North Hardin Trojans (Radcliff, KY) and the host Knox Central Panthers (Barbourville, KY), saw North Hardin's basketball squad hold off Knox Central by a tally of 47-43.

With the victory, North Hardin improves its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Trojans travel to Parker (Louisville, KY) to confront the Wyverns in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 27. The Wyverns come into the challenge with a record of 1-4. Parker won 25-24 in their recent non-league challenge against Frederick Fraize (Cloverport, KY)

Next up, the Panthers confront the McCreary Central Raiders (Stearns, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Knox Central will attempt to improve on its 5-5 season record.