Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the West Side Christian Warriors (El Dorado, AR) and the host Hermitage Hermits (Hermitage, AR), saw West Side Christian's basketball squad knock off Hermitage by a tally of 49-41.

With the victory, West Side Christian improves its record to 17-5 on the campaign. The Warriors host Riverdale Academy (Coushatta, LA) to play the Rebels in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 29. The Rebels come into the battle with a record of 7-8. Riverdale Academy lost 46-34 in their recent league battle against Briarfield Academy (Lake Providence, LA)

The Hermits (2-14) will now prepare for their battle against Strong (Strong, AR). The Bulldogs come into the 1A Region 8 battle with a 8-7 record.