The Hampton Bulldogs topped the visiting Bearden Bears basketball team by a final score of 62-53 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Nevada Blue Jays (Rosston, AR) in a 1A Region 8 game, on Tuesday, January 9. Hampton will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record. The Blue Jays enter the game with a 18-6 record after their 68-57 league win over Strong (Strong, AR).

With the defeat, Bearden moves to 2-7 on the year. The Bears travel to Hermitage (Hermitage, AR) to face the Hermits in a 1A Region 8 game on Friday, January 12. The Hermits enter the game with a record of 2-11.