Bradley Bears (Bradley, AR) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Hermitage Hermits (Hermitage, AR), 35-33 in a league match.

With the victory, Bradley advances its record to 5-5 on the year. The Bears travel to Strong (Strong, AR) to face the Bulldogs in a 1A Region 8 match on Friday, December 13. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Hermits now own a 2-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Rison for a non-league match on Thursday, December 12. Hermitage will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 54-14 non-league win over Hazen (Hazen, AR). The Wildcats record now stands at 5-2.