In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Stuart Hornets basketball team scored a tight 38-34 triumph over the Strother Yellowjackets.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Canadian Cougars (Canadian, OK) in a Pittsburg Eight match, on Tuesday, January 9. Stuart will attempt to move on its 5-9 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 4-7 record after their 50-41 non-league loss to McCurtain (McCurtain, OK).

With the defeat, Strother moves to 4-7 on the year. The Yellowjackets host Mason (Mason, OK) to meet the Eagles in a Little River match on Tuesday, January 9. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 3-10. Mason lost 48-36 in their recent non-league match against Wright Christian (Tulsa, OK)