Oktaha Tigers (Oktaha, OK) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Howe Lions (Howe, OK), 56-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Oktaha upgrades its record to 4-2 on the season. The Tigers host Westville (Westville, OK) to clash with the Yellowjackets in a Big Eight bout on Friday, January 13. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a record of 2-4.

Next up, the Lions clash with the Keys Cougars (Park Hill, OK) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 12. Howe will attempt to upgrade on its 2-11 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 10-1 record after their 46-32 league win over Central (Sallisaw, OK).