The Hermiston Bulldogs basketball squad (Hermiston, WA), was nudged 48-41 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Southridge Suns (Kennewick, WA)

With the victory, Southridge advances its record to 5-7 on the year. The Suns host Kamiakin (Kennewick, WA) to meet the Braves in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 11. The Braves enter the battle with a record of 10-0. Kamiakin won 80-44 in their recent non-league battle against Hermiston (Hermiston, WA)

The Bulldogs now own a 3-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Richland for a non-league test on Saturday, January 11. Hermiston will clash with a Bombers squad coming off a 71-43 non-league win over Hanford (Richland, WA). The Bombers record now stands at 5-6.