Whitley County Colonels (Williamsburg, KY) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Barbourville Tigers (Barbourville, KY), 71-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Whitley County upgrades its record to 20-6 on the campaign. The Colonels travel to Bell County (Pineville, KY) to play the Bobcats in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 17. The Bobcats come into the bout with a record of 22-5. Bell County lost 66-37 in their recent non-league bout against South Laurel (London, KY)

Next up, the Tigers play the Garrard County Golden Lions (Lancaster, KY) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 16. Barbourville will attempt to upgrade on its 6-22 season record. The Golden Lions come into the bout with a 5-21 record after their 47-43 non-league loss to Tates Creek (Lexington, KY).