Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Somerset Briar Jumpers (Somerset, KY) and the visiting Rockcastle County Rockets (Mt. Vernon, KY), saw Somerset's basketball squad hold off Rockcastle County by a tally of 59-56.

With the victory, Somerset improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Briar Jumpers host Rowan County (Morehead, KY) to confront the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 10. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 1-3. Rowan County won 51-44 in their recent non-league challenge against East Carter (Grayson, KY)

Next up, the Rockets confront the Barbourville Tigers (Barbourville, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 9. Rockcastle County will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 66-51 non-league win over Middlesboro (Middlesboro, KY).