Lincoln County Patriots (Stanford, KY) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Model Patriots (Richmond, KY), 52-50 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Lincoln County upgrades its record to 12-8 on the year. The Patriots host Southwestern (Somerset, KY) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 9-10. Southwestern won 65-62 in their recent non-league match against Rockcastle County (Mt. Vernon, KY)

The Patriots now sport a 10-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host East Carter for a non-league match on Saturday, February 1. Model will face a Raiders squad coming off a 55-52 non-league loss to Greenup County (Greenup, KY). The Raiders record now stands at 6-11.