Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Merritt Oilers (Elk City, OK) and the visiting Hammon Warriors (Hammon, OK), saw Merritt's basketball squad hold off Hammon by a tally of 32-30.

With the victory, Merritt improves its record to 11-8 on the campaign. The Oilers host Hobart (Hobart, OK) to confront the Bearcats in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a record of 16-1.

Next up, the Warriors confront the Canute Trojans (Canute, OK) in a Five County challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Hammon will attempt to improve on its 8-9 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 13-6 record after their 75-54 non-league win over Cordell (Cordell, OK).