McCreary Central Raiders (Stearns, KY) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Somerset Briar Jumpers (Somerset, KY), 53-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, McCreary Central upgrades its record to 9-11 on the season. The Raiders travel to Barbourville (Barbourville, KY) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 8. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 12-10. Barbourville won 67-15 in their recent non-league bout against Oneida Baptist Institute (Oneida, KY)

Next up, the Briar Jumpers play the Wayne County Cardinals (Monticello, KY) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Somerset will attempt to upgrade on its 4-16 season record.