Hennessey Eagles (Hennessey, OK) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Watonga Eagles (Watonga, OK), 55-50 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hennessey upgrades its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Eagles host Oklahoma Bible (Enid, OK) to play the Trojans in a non-league bout on Friday, January 5. The Trojans come into the bout with a record of 6-2. Oklahoma Bible won 65-42 in their recent non-league bout against Minco (Minco, OK)

Next up, the Eagles play the Minco Bulldogs (Minco, OK) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 5. Watonga will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a 2-6 record after their 65-42 non-league loss to Oklahoma Bible (Enid, OK).