In Wednesday's league match, the visiting Morgan County Cougars basketball team scored a tight 48-42 triumph over the Elliott County Lions.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Knox Central Panthers (Barbourville, KY) in a non-league match, on Saturday, February 10. Morgan County will attempt to move on its 9-12 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 16-9 record after their 52-37 non-league win over Rockcastle County (Mt. Vernon, KY).

With the defeat, Elliott County moves to 6-12 on the year. The Lions travel to East Carter (Grayson, KY) to face the Raiders in a District 62 match on Friday, February 9. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 13-10. East Carter won 67-11 in their recent non-league match against Fairview (Ashland, KY)