Lafayette County Cougars (Stamps, AR) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Hermitage Hermits (Hermitage, AR), 46-7 in a league match.

With the victory, Lafayette County advances its record to 8-4 on the year. The Cougars travel to Emerson (Emerson, AR) to face the Pirates in a 1A Region 8 match on Monday, December 16. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 12-2. Emerson lost 51-37 in their recent league match against Taylor (Taylor, AR)

The Hermits now own a 2-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Taylor for a 1A Region 8 match on Tuesday, December 17. Hermitage will face a Tigers squad coming off a 51-37 league win over Emerson (Emerson, AR). The Tigers record now stands at 9-2.