Fans at Sunday's non-league challenge between the Knott County Central Patriots (Hindman, KY) and the host Johnson Central Golden Eagles (Paintsville, KY), saw Knott County Central's basketball squad hold off Johnson Central by a tally of 55-51.

With the victory, Knott County Central improves its record to 22-7 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to South Laurel (London, KY) to confront the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 20. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 16-9. South Laurel won 56-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Madison Central (Richmond, KY)

Next up, the Golden Eagles confront the Boyd County Lions (Ashland, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 19. Johnson Central will attempt to improve on its 12-11 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 22-6 record after their 93-75 non-league loss to Harlan County (Harlan, KY).