The Sterling Tigers (Sterling, OK) basketball edged the host Empire Bulldogs (Duncan, OK), 51-44 in Saturday's non-league bout.

With the win, Sterling upgrades its record to 7-9 on the season. The Tigers host Ninnekah (Ninnekah, OK) to clash with the Owls in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Owls go into the bout with a record of 12-4. Ninnekah won 47-33 in their recent non-league bout against Asher (Asher, OK)

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Velma-Alma Comets (Velma, OK) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Empire will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Comets go into the bout with a 8-2 record after their 55-53 non-league win over Davis (Davis, OK).