Dermott Rams (Dermott, AR) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Drew Central Pirates (Monticello, AR), 57-52 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Dermott advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Rams host Hampton (Hampton, AR) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Friday, November 29. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 1-0. Hampton won 82-69 in their recent non-league match against Hermitage (Hermitage, AR)

The Pirates now own a 2-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bauxite for a non-league match on Tuesday, November 26.