The Roland Rangers ran past the visiting Stigler Panthers basketball team by a final score of 51-41 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Rangers face the Checotah Wildcats (Checotah, OK) in a NOAA game, on Tuesday, January 9. Roland will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 1-6 record after their 45-34 league loss to Poteau (Poteau, OK).

With the defeat, Stigler moves to 7-2 on the year. The Panthers travel to Sallisaw (Sallisaw, OK) to face the Black Diamonds in a non-league game on Saturday, January 6. The Black Diamonds enter the game with a record of 4-5.