In Tuesday's league match, the host Blackwell Maroons basketball team scored a tight 55-53 triumph over the Alva Goldbugs.

In their next game, the Maroons meet the Medford Cardinals (Medford, OK) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 4. Blackwell will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 1-3 record after their 48-14 non-league loss to Dover (Dover, OK).

With the defeat, Alva moves to 4-4 on the year. The Goldbugs host Perry (Perry, OK) to meet the Maroons in a non-league match on Thursday, January 4. The Maroons enter the match with a record of 3-5. Perry lost 71-45 in their recent non-league match against Alva (Alva, OK)