The Hardin Bulldogs basketball squad (Hardin, MT), was crushed 79-41 in Tuesday's league battle with the host East Helena Vigilantes (East Helena, MT)

With the victory, East Helena advances its record to 5-6 on the year. The Vigilantes travel to Jefferson (Boulder, MT) to meet the Panthers in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 1. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 8-5. Jefferson won 61-51 in their recent league battle against Lone Peak (Gallatin Gateway, MT)

The Bulldogs now own a 1-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fergus for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 30. Hardin will meet a Golden Eagles squad coming off a 40-36 non-league loss to Laurel (Laurel, MT). The Golden Eagles record now stands at 5-6.