Merritt Oilers (Elk City, OK) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Hollis Tigers (Hollis, OK), 60-25 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Merritt advances its record to 15-1 on the year. The Oilers travel to Seiling (Seiling, OK) to face the Wildcats in a non-league match on Thursday, January 23. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 12-2. Seiling won 42-38 in their recent non-league match against Hammon (Hammon, OK)

The Tigers now own a 7-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hobart for a non-league match on Thursday, January 23. Hollis will face a Bearcats squad coming off a 42-31 non-league win over Sayre (Sayre, OK). The Bearcats record now stands at 9-6.