Walton-Verona Bearcats (Walton, KY) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Augusta Panthers (Augusta, KY), 74-63 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Walton-Verona upgrades its record to 9-3 on the campaign. The Bearcats host North Oldham (Goshen, KY) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Mustangs come into the bout with a record of 9-2. North Oldham won 88-54 in their recent non-league bout against Scott (Covington, KY)

Next up, the Panthers play the Scott Eagles (Covington, KY) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Augusta will attempt to upgrade on its 7-2 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 88-54 non-league loss to North Oldham (Goshen, KY).