Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Poteau Pirates (Poteau, OK) and the host Panama Razorbacks (Panama, OK), saw Poteau's basketball squad overcome Panama by a tally of 59-43.

With the victory, Poteau improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Pirates host Pocola (Pocola, OK) to confront the Indians in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 19. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 9-4. Pocola won 63-45 in their recent league challenge against Heavener (Heavener, OK)

Next up, the Razorbacks confront the Heavener Wolves (Heavener, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 19. Panama will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Wolves come into the challenge with a 6-8 record after their 63-45 league loss to Pocola (Pocola, OK).