Sayre Eagles (Sayre, OK) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Merritt Oilers (Elk City, OK), 56-53 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Sayre upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Eagles travel to Cordell (Cordell, OK) to play the Blue Devils in a Shortgrass bout on Friday, January 13. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a record of 0-6. Cordell lost 82-49 in their recent non-league bout against Carnegie (Carnegie, OK)

Next up, the Oilers play the Leedey Bison (Leedey, OK) in a Five County bout, on Friday, January 13. Merritt will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Bison go into the bout with a 7-1 record after their 42-39 league loss to Laverne (Laverne, OK).