Lafayette County Cougars (Stamps, AR) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Bradley Bears (Bradley, AR), 68-62 in a league match.

With the victory, Lafayette County upgrades its record to 8-1 on the year. The Cougars host Taylor (Taylor, AR) to face the Tigers in a 1A Region 8 match on Tuesday, January 7. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 7-4. Taylor won 68-50 in their recent league battle against Hermitage (Hermitage, AR)

The Bears now own a 3-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Dierks for a non-league battle on Friday, December 27.