Preston Pirates (Preston, OK) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Beggs Demons (Beggs, OK), 78-44 in a league bout.

With the win, Preston upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Pirates host Eufaula (Eufaula, OK) to play the Ironheads in a Big Eight Star bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Ironheads go into the bout with a record of 0-3. Eufaula lost 56-51 in their recent league bout against Kellyville (Kellyville, OK)

Next up, the Demons play the Henryetta Knights (Henryetta, OK) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Beggs will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record.