Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Wagoner Bulldogs (Wagoner, OK) and the host Locust Grove Pirates (Locust Grove, OK), saw Wagoner's basketball squad hold off Locust Grove by a tally of 59-56.

With the victory, Wagoner improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Miami (Miami, OK) to confront the Wardogs in a Verdigris Valley challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Wardogs come into the challenge with a record of 3-6. Miami won 58-52 in their recent league challenge against Vinita (Vinita, OK)

Next up, the Pirates confront the Jay Bulldogs (Jay, OK) in a Verdigris Valley challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Locust Grove will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 5-8 record after their 59-53 league loss to Oologah (Oologah, OK).