In Friday's league match, the visiting Metcalfe County Hornets basketball team scored a tight 53-49 triumph over the Clinton County Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Russell County Lakers (Russell Springs, KY) in a District 16 match, on Tuesday, December 13. Metcalfe County will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Lakers enter the match with a 2-1 record after their 71-46 non-league win over Pickett County (Byrdstown, TN).

With the defeat, Clinton County moves to 1-3 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Cumberland County (Burkesville, KY) to meet the Panthers in a District 16 match on Tuesday, December 13. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 0-5. Cumberland County lost 63-54 in their recent league match against Monroe County (Tompkinsville, KY)