Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Umatilla Bulldogs (Umatilla, FL) and the host Hancock County Hornets (Lewisport, KY), saw Umatilla's basketball squad hold off Hancock County by a tally of 57-50.

With the victory, Umatilla improves its record to 11-0 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Altamonte Christian (Altamonte Springs, FL) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 7-2. Altamonte Christian won 82-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Four Corners (Davenport, FL)

Next up, the Hornets confront the Owensboro Catholic Aces (Owensboro, KY) in a District 9 challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Hancock County will attempt to improve on its 7-5 season record. The Aces come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 81-75 non-league win over Webster County (Dixon, KY).