The Kate Duncan Smith DAR Patriots basketball squad (Grant, AL), was nudged 74-72 in Friday's league battle with the visiting New Hope Indians (New Hope, AL)

With the victory, New Hope advances its record to 6-11 on the year. The Indians host Scottsboro (Scottsboro, AL) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Wildcats enter the battle with a record of 15-3. Scottsboro won 52-45 in their recent league battle against Arab (Arab, AL)

The Patriots now own a 14-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Brindlee Mountain for a non-league battle on Monday, January 20.