Cyril Pirates (Cyril, OK) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Ninnekah Owls (Ninnekah, OK), 55-45 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Cyril upgrades its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Calumet (Calumet, OK) to play the Chieftains in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 6. The Chieftains come into the bout with a record of 11-0. Calumet won 74-35 in their recent non-league bout against Asher (Asher, OK)

Next up, the Owls play the Asher Indians (Asher, OK) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 6. Ninnekah will attempt to upgrade on its 11-4 season record. The Indians come into the bout with a 10-7 record after their 74-35 non-league loss to Calumet (Calumet, OK).