Okemah Panthers (Okemah, OK) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Meeker Bulldogs (Meeker, OK), 55-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Okemah upgrades its record to 13-5 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Warner (Warner, OK) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 1. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 14-2. Warner won 48-26 in their recent league bout against Hulbert (Hulbert, OK)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Seminole Chieftains (Seminole, OK) in a 66 bout, on Friday, February 2. Meeker will attempt to upgrade on its 3-15 season record. The Chieftains come into the bout with a 0-14 record after their 56-32 league loss to Prague (Prague, OK).