Hulbert Riders (Hulbert, OK) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Oaks-Mission Warriors (Oaks, OK), 51-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hulbert upgrades its record to 9-7 on the season. The Riders travel to Porum (Porum, OK) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 25. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 10-8. Porum won 44-42 in their recent league bout against Webbers Falls (Webbers Falls, OK)

Next up, the Warriors play the Foyil Panthers (Foyil, OK) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 25. Oaks-Mission will attempt to upgrade on its 9-8 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 5-11 record after their 52-36 non-league loss to Barnsdall (Barnsdall, OK).