Midwest Oilers (Midwest, WY) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting HEM Miners (Hanna, WY), 20-19 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Midwest upgrades its record to 1-4 on the campaign. The Oilers travel to Meeteetse (Meeteetse, WY) to play the Longhorns in a non-league bout on Friday, January 13. The Longhorns come into the bout with a record of 1-6. Meeteetse lost 70-20 in their recent league bout against Burlington (Burlington, WY)

Next up, the Miners play the Meeteetse Longhorns (Meeteetse, WY) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 13. HEM will attempt to upgrade on its 0-8 season record. The Longhorns come into the bout with a 1-6 record after their 70-20 league loss to Burlington (Burlington, WY).