Bradley Bears (Bradley, AR) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Strong Bulldogs (Strong, AR), 58-26 in a league bout.

With the victory, Bradley upgrades its record to 22-3 on the year. The Bears host Hermitage (Hermitage, AR) to meet the Hermits in a 1A Region 8 match on Friday, January 17. The Hermits enter the match with a record of 2-14. Hermitage lost 86-42 in their recent league match against Nevada (Rosston, AR)

With the defeat, Strong moves to 5-11 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Dermott (Dermott, AR) to face the Rams in a 1A Region 8 game on Friday, January 17. The Rams enter the game with a record of 15-9. Dermott lost 67-55 in their recent league game against Bradley (Bradley, AR)