Royals basketball tipped off on Nov. 8, 1960

The Mason County Royals played their first basketball game on Nov. 8, 1960. The Royals edged Owingsville 44-43 in the Washington Gymnasium. Larry Jones was Mason County's leading scorer with 14 points. Arlie Mitchell was also in double figures with 12 points. That was also the night of the presidential election between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.