Hermitage Hermits (Hermitage, AR) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Hampton Bulldogs (Hampton, AR), 44-33 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hermitage upgrades its record to 7-12 on the campaign. The Hermits host Emerson (Emerson, AR) to play the Pirates in a 1A Region 8 bout on Friday, February 2. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 19-5.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Emerson Pirates (Emerson, AR) in a 1A Region 8 bout, on Thursday, February 1. Hampton will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The Pirates come into the bout with a 19-5 record after their 57-30 league win over Nevada (Rosston, AR).