The Okemah Panthers ran past the host Chandler Lions basketball team by a final score of 54-39 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the McLoud Redskins (McLoud, OK) in a 66 game, on Saturday, January 20. Okemah will attempt to move on its 8-5 season record. The Redskins enter the game with a 11-5 record after their 47-46 non-league win over Holdenville (Holdenville, OK).

With the defeat, Chandler moves to 7-7 on the year. The Lions travel to Holdenville (Holdenville, OK) to face the Wolverines in a non-league game on Saturday, January 20. The Wolverines enter the game with a record of 12-4. Holdenville lost 47-46 in their recent non-league game against McLoud (McLoud, OK)