Nowata Ironmen (Nowata, OK) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Afton Eagles (Afton, OK), 78-72 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Nowata upgrades its record to 9-3 on the season. The Ironmen travel to Ketchum (Ketchum, OK) to clash with the Warriors in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 6-3.

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Colcord Hornets (Colcord, OK) in a Lucky Seven bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Afton will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 8-2 record after their 67-56 non-league win over Vian (Vian, OK).