In Friday's non-league outing, the Hampton Bulldogs (Hampton, AR) basketball team triumphed over the host Hermitage Hermits (Hermitage, AR), by a final score of 74-51.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Bearden Bears (Bearden, AR) in a 1A Region 8 match, on Friday, January 5. Hampton will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 2-6 record after their 56-30 league loss to Strong (Strong, AR).

With the defeat, Hermitage moves to 2-9 on the year. The Hermits host Harmony Grove (Camden, AR) to meet the Hornets in a non-league match on Thursday, January 4. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 3-5. Harmony Grove lost 72-67 in their recent non-league match against Emerson (Emerson, AR)