Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Okemah Panthers (Okemah, OK) and the host Poteau Pirates (Poteau, OK), saw Okemah's basketball squad overcome Poteau by a tally of 54-39.

With the victory, Okemah improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Panthers host Holdenville (Holdenville, OK) to confront the Wolverines in a 66 challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Wolverines come into the challenge with a record of 7-5.

Next up, the Pirates confront the Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 5. Poteau will attempt to improve on its 3-6 season record. The come into the challenge with a 58-181 record after their 54-53 non-league loss to Knight (Palmdale, CA).