The East Central Cardinals basketball squad (Tulsa, OK), was outscored 55-38 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Kiefer Trojans (Kiefer, OK)

With the victory, Kiefer advances its record to 12-1 on the year. The Trojans host Verdigris (Claremore, OK) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league battle on Friday, January 24. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 4-9. Verdigris won 45-41 in their recent non-league battle against Metro Christian (Tulsa, OK)

The Cardinals now own a 5-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Metro Christian for a non-league battle on Friday, January 24. East Central will meet a Patriots squad coming off a 40-26 league loss to Cascia Hall (Tulsa, OK). The Patriots record now stands at 7-8.