In Friday's league match, the host Wagoner Bulldogs basketball team scored a tight 45-42 triumph over the Hilldale Hornets.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Catoosa Indians (Catoosa, OK) in a Verdigris Valley match, on Saturday, January 27. Wagoner will attempt to move on its 11-6 season record. The Indians enter the match with a 2-16 record after their 63-20 non-league loss to Skiatook (Skiatook, OK).

With the defeat, Hilldale moves to 4-9 on the year. The Hornets travel to Locust Grove (Locust Grove, OK) to face the Pirates in a Verdigris Valley match on Tuesday, January 30. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 15-3. Locust Grove won 57-42 in their recent league match against Fort Gibson (Fort Gibson, OK)