Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Vinita Hornets (Vinita, OK) and the visiting Pryor Tigers (Pryor, OK), saw Vinita's basketball squad hold off Pryor by a tally of 55-49.

With the victory, Vinita improves its record to 3-6 on the campaign. The Hornets host Rejoice Christian (Owasso, OK) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. Rejoice Christian won 80-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Oklahoma Union (South Coffeyville, OK)

Next up, the Tigers play the Dewey Bulldoggers (Dewey, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 6. Pryor will attempt to improve on its 0-6 season record. The Bulldoggers come into the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 65-58 non-league win over Cleveland (Cleveland, OK).