In Friday's league match, the host Dermott Rams basketball team scored a decisive 80-28 triumph over the Bearden Bears.

In their next game, the Rams meet the Dumas Bobcats (Dumas, AR) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 16. Dermott will attempt to move on its 6-9 season record. The Bobcats enter the match with a 9-2 record after their 50-39 non-league win over Crossett (Crossett, AR).

With the defeat, Bearden moves to 2-5 on the year. The Bears host Strong (Strong, AR) to meet the Bulldogs in a 1A Region 8 match on Tuesday, December 19. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 1-3.