Harlan County Black Bears (Harlan, KY) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Middlesboro Yellowjackets (Middlesboro, KY), 80-49 in a league bout.

With the victory, Harlan County upgrades its record to 17-10 on the campaign. The Black Bears host Williamsburg (Williamsburg, KY) to play the Yellowjackets in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 15. The Yellowjackets come into the bout with a record of 14-9. Williamsburg lost 73-56 in their recent non-league bout against Lynn Camp (Corbin, KY)

Next up, the Yellowjackets play the Williamsburg Yellowjackets (Williamsburg, KY) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 17. Middlesboro will attempt to upgrade on its 3-13 season record.