Bradley Bears (Bradley, AR) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Taylor Tigers (Taylor, AR), 52-30 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bradley upgrades its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Mineral Springs (Mineral Springs, AR) to play the Hornets in a 1A Region 7 bout on Friday, December 8. The Hornets come into the bout with a record of 1-2. Mineral Springs lost 65-39 in their recent non-league bout against Harmony Grove (Benton, AR)

Next up, the Tigers play the Mount Ida Lions (Mount Ida, AR) in a 1A Region 7 bout, on Friday, December 8. Taylor will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 0-4 record after their 66-24 league loss to Kirby (Kirby, AR).