In Thursday's league match, the host Nevada Blue Jays basketball team scored a good 68-57 triumph over the Strong Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Blue Jays meet the Hampton Bulldogs (Hampton, AR) in a 1A Region 8 match, on Tuesday, January 9. Nevada will attempt to move on its 18-6 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 7-4 record after their 62-53 league win over Bearden (Bearden, AR).

With the defeat, Strong moves to 4-6 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Hermitage (Hermitage, AR) to meet the Hermits in a 1A Region 8 match on Friday, January 5. The Hermits enter the match with a record of 2-10. Hermitage lost 79-67 in their recent non-league match against Harmony Grove (Camden, AR)