Empire Bulldogs (Duncan, OK) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Healdton Bulldogs (Healdton, OK), 60-31 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Empire upgrades its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Binger-Oney (Binger, OK) to play the Bobcats in a non-league bout on Friday, January 5. The Bobcats come into the bout with a record of 10-1. Binger-Oney won 76-38 in their recent non-league bout against Rush Springs (Rush Springs, OK)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Rush Springs Redskins (Rush Springs, OK) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 5. Healdton will attempt to upgrade on its 5-3 season record. The Redskins come into the bout with a 1-8 record after their 76-38 non-league loss to Binger-Oney (Binger, OK).