In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Walton-Verona Bearcats basketball team scored a tight 86-84 triumph over the Mason County Royals.

In their next game, the Bearcats meet the Trimble County Raiders (Bedford, KY) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, January 3. Walton-Verona will attempt to better on its 10-4 season record.

With the defeat, Mason County moves to 6-6 on the year. The Royals host Rowan County (Morehead, KY) to meet the Vikings in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 2. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 8-5. Rowan County lost 72-69 in their recent non-league match against Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS)