In Tuesday's non-league test, the Merritt Oilers (Elk City, OK) basketball squad got by the host Snyder Cyclones (Snyder, OK), by a final score of 38-33.

Next, the Oilers clash with the Hammon Warriors (Hammon, OK) in a Five County test, on Friday, January 31. Merritt will attempt to upgrade on its 10-8 season record. The Warriors come into the test with a 13-3 record after their 70-20 non-league win over Hinton (Hinton, OK).

The Cyclones (4-12) will now prepare for their test against Duke (Duke, OK). The Tigers come into the non-league test with a 17-5 record. In their last test, Duke held off Hollis (Hollis, OK), 66-36, in a non-league test.