In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Martin County Cardinals basketball team scored a tight 60-56 triumph over the Hopkins County Central Storm.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Springfield Cougars (Springfield, PA) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 30. Martin County will attempt to better on its 5-0 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 5-4 record after their 41-19 non-league win over Bath County (Owingsville, KY).

With the defeat, Hopkins County Central moves to 8-2 on the year. The Storm host Bath County (Owingsville, KY) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Friday, December 30. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 7-5. Bath County lost 41-19 in their recent non-league match against Springfield (Springfield, PA)