Ballard Bruins (Louisville, KY) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Seneca Red Hawks (Louisville, KY), 82-73 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ballard upgrades its record to 12-12 on the season. The Bruins host McCracken County (Paducah, KY) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Monday, February 19. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 21-7. McCracken County won 67-60 in their recent non-league bout against Marshall County (Benton, KY)

Next up, the Red Hawks clash with the St. Xavier Tigers (Louisville, KY) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 20. Seneca will attempt to upgrade on its 13-12 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 24-3 record after their 87-69 non-league win over Ryle (Union, KY).