In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Stigler Panthers basketball team scored a tight 63-62 triumph over the Sallisaw Black Diamonds.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Roland Rangers (Roland, OK) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 4. Stigler will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Rangers enter the match with a 9-1 record after their 69-41 non-league win over Gans (Gans, OK).

With the defeat, Sallisaw moves to 3-5 on the year. The Black diamonds host Gore (Gore, OK) to meet the Pirates in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 5-4. Gore won 51-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Vian (Vian, OK)