Basketball Recap: Bell County Extends Winning Streak to Nine

Bobcats

Previous Games

02/04/25 @ Harlan County	54-52
02/03/25 vs Perry County Central	81-57
02/01/25 vs Knoxville A	106-23
01/31/25 vs Middlesboro	86-27
01/28/25 vs Harlan County	79-65
+ 4 more games

Bell County entered their tilt with Harlan County on Tuesday with eight consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with nine. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Harlan County Black Bears, sneaking past 54-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bobcats have posted since February 1, 2024.

Bell County is on a roll lately: they've won 18 of their last 19 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 22-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.2 points per game. As for Harlan County, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-7.

A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Bell County Bobcats face off against the Knox Central Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Knox Central's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matches. As for Harlan County, they will square off against Middlesboro at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.