Blanchard Lions (Blanchard, OK) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Chickasha Fighting Chicks (Chickasha, OK), 61-30 in a league bout.

With the victory, Blanchard upgrades its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Lions host Elk City (Elk City, OK) to play the Elks in a Western - North bout on Friday, January 12. The Elks come into the bout with a record of 4-9. Elk City lost 75-36 in their recent league bout against Weatherford (Weatherford, OK)

Next up, the Fighting Chicks play the Clinton Red Tornadoes (Clinton, OK) in a Western - North bout, on Friday, January 12. Chickasha will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record.