Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Purcell Dragons (Purcell, OK) and the visiting Mannford Pirates (Mannford, OK), saw Purcell's basketball squad wallop Mannford by a tally of 70-43.

With the victory, Purcell improves its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Dragons travel to Coweta (Coweta, OK) to play the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 2-6. Coweta won 68-59 in their recent non-league challenge against Verdigris (Claremore, OK)

Next up, the Pirates play the Verdigris Cardinals (Claremore, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 5. Mannford will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 2-8 record after their 68-59 non-league loss to Coweta (Coweta, OK).