The Ballard Bruins basketball squad (Louisville, KY), was nudged 83-82 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Jeffersontown Chargers (Louisville, KY)

With the victory, Jeffersontown advances its record to 15-5 on the year. The Chargers host Fern Creek (Louisville, KY) to meet the Tigers in a District 24 battle on Friday, February 7. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 11-11. Fern Creek lost 78-46 in their recent non-league battle against Fairdale (Fairdale, KY)

The Bruins now own a 15-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host St. Xavier for a non-league battle on Friday, February 7. Ballard will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 78-48 non-league win over Collins (Shelbyville, KY). The Tigers record now stands at 21-2.