The long anticipated start of the 2012-13 basketball season arrived this week with the Bulldogs picking up a 63-56 overtime win over the Rockets of Rockcastle County Monday night. Above, head coach Todd Messer and the Clinton County bench intently watch the action on the floor Monday at Rockcastle County.

The Lady Dawgs weren’t as fortunate in their season opener, losing Monday to the Lady Wildcats at Franklin- Simpson. Both teams play at home this Friday night, hosting the Australian National Teams. Details of Monday night’s games can be found this week in SPORTS.