The Hancock County Hornets basketball squad (Lewisport, KY), lost 66-54 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Apollo Eagles (Owensboro, KY)

With the victory, Apollo advances its record to 15-10 on the year. The Eagles host Bowling Green (Bowling Green, KY) to meet the Purples in a non-league battle on Thursday, February 13. The Purples enter the battle with a record of 20-5. Bowling Green won 82-66 in their recent non-league battle against McCracken County (Paducah, KY)

The Hornets now own a 10-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Breckinridge County for a District 11 battle on Friday, February 14. Hancock County will meet a Fighting Tigers squad coming off a 70-61 non-league win over Daviess County (Owensboro, KY). The Fighting Tigers record now stands at 16-6.