Bearden Bulldogs (Knoxville, TN) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Hardin Valley Academy Hawks (Knoxville, TN), 47-33 in a league bout.

With the win, Bearden upgrades its record to 23-5 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to William Blount (Maryville, TN) to face the Governors in a 4A District 4 game on Tuesday, February 6. The Governors enter the game with a record of 18-9. William Blount lost 83-69 in their recent league game against West (Knoxville, TN)

With the defeat, Hardin Valley Academy moves to 13-14 on the year. The Hawks host Farragut (Knoxville, TN) to face the Admirals in a 4A District 4 game on Tuesday, February 6. The Admirals enter the game with a record of 7-18. Farragut lost 81-80 in their recent league game against William Blount (Maryville, TN)