In Saturday's non-league match, the host Newcastle Racers basketball team scored a tight 68-62 triumph over the Bridge Creek Bobcats.

In their next game, the Racers face the Kingfisher Yellowjackets (Kingfisher, OK) in a Western - North match, on Tuesday, January 9. Newcastle will attempt to move on its 7-5 season record. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a 2-8 record after their 50-37 non-league loss to Cushing (Cushing, OK).

With the defeat, Bridge Creek falls to 9-2 on the campaign. The Bobcats host Little Axe (Norman, OK) to confront the Indians in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 9. The Indians come into the battle with a record of 4-6.