Keota Lions (Keota, OK) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Cave Springs Hornets (Bunch, OK), 34-24 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Keota upgrades its record to 5-11 on the season. The Lions host Okay (Okay, OK) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Friday, January 26. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 12-7. Okay won 50-35 in their recent non-league bout against McCurtain (McCurtain, OK)

Next up, the Hornets clash with the Braggs Wildcats (Braggs, OK) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 26. Cave Springs will attempt to upgrade on its 8-7 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 3-17 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Bokoshe (Bokoshe, OK).