The Strong Bulldogs basketball squad (Strong, AR), was outscored 10-0 in Thursday's league battle with the host Hermitage Hermits (Hermitage, AR)

With the victory, Hermitage advances its record to 6-22 on the year. The Hermits travel to Dermott (Dermott, AR) to meet the Rams in a non-league battle on Friday, February 7. The Rams enter the battle with a record of 7-14. Dermott lost 62-40 in their recent league battle against Clarendon (Clarendon, AR)

The Bulldogs now own a 2-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host Taylor for a 1A Region 8 battle on Friday, February 7. Strong will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 64-39 league win over Bearden (Bearden, AR). The Tigers record now stands at 22-4.