In Thursday's league test, the Martin County Cardinals (Inez, KY) basketball squad defeated the host Magoffin County Hornets (Salyersville, KY), by a final score of 60-45.

Next, the Cardinals clash with the Shelby Valley Wildcats (Pikeville, KY) in a non-league test, on Saturday, February 8. Martin County will attempt to upgrade on its 11-5 season record. The Wildcats come into the test with a 2-8 record after their 75-71 non-league win over Phelps (Phelps, KY).

The Hornets (5-17) will now prepare for their test against Phelps (Phelps, KY). The Hornets come into the non-league test with a 14-6 record. In their last test, Phelps went down by Shelby Valley (Pikeville, KY), 75-71, in a non-league test.