Dierks Outlaws (Dierks, AR) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Foreman Gators (Foreman, AR), 73-67 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Dierks upgrades its record to 17-5 on the campaign. The Outlaws travel to Murfreesboro (Murfreesboro, AR) to play the Rattlers in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 31. The Rattlers come into the bout with a record of 0-15.

Next up, the Gators play the Trinity Christian Warriors (Texarkana, AR) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 27. Foreman will attempt to upgrade on its 9-4 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 13-9 record after their 77-71 non-league win over Arkansas Christian Academy (Bryant, AR).