North Laurel Jaguars (London, KY) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Harlan County Black Bears (Harlan, KY), 57-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, North Laurel upgrades its record to 23-5 on the season. The Jaguars travel to Henry Clay (Lexington, KY) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league bout on Friday, February 23. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a record of 20-8. Henry Clay lost 54-27 in their recent non-league bout against George Rogers Clark (Winchester, KY)

Next up, the Black Bears play the Jenkins Cavaliers (Jenkins, KY) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 23. Harlan County will attempt to upgrade on its 16-13 season record.