In Thursday's league match, the host Morgan County Cougars basketball team scored a tight 51-48 triumph over the East Carter Raiders.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Prestonsburg Blackcats (Prestonsburg, KY) in a non-league match, on Monday, February 6. Morgan County will attempt to move on its 14-5 season record. The Blackcats enter the match with a 13-7 record after their 85-82 non-league win over Tolsia (Fort Gay, WV).

With the defeat, East Carter moves to 12-8 on the year. The Raiders host Elliott County (Sandy Hook, KY) to meet the Lions in a District 62 challenge on Monday, February 6. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 2-19. Elliott County lost 80-59 in their recent non-league challenge against Bath County (Owingsville, KY)