Harlan County Black Bears (Harlan, KY) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting South Laurel Cardinals (London, KY), 67-63 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Harlan County advances its record to 19-7 on the year. The Black Bears travel to Middlesboro (Middlesboro, KY) to face the Yellowjackets in a District 52 match on Wednesday, February 12. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a record of 5-12.

The Cardinals now own a 18-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Great Crossing for a non-league match on Friday, February 14. South Laurel will face a squad coming off a 55-43 non-league win over George Rogers Clark (Winchester, KY). The record now stands at 23-4.