The Howe Lions basketball squad (Howe, OK), was nudged 72-68 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Red Oak Eagles (Red Oak, OK)

With the victory, Red Oak advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Eagles travel to Preston (Preston, OK) to meet the Pirates in a non-league battle on Friday, November 14. The Pirates enter the battle with a record of 0-1. Preston lost 82-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Dale (Dale, OK)

In their next game, the Lions battle the Smithville Braves (Smithville, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 18. Howe will attempt to better on its 0-1 season record. The Braves come into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 45-38 non-league win over Whitesboro (Whitesboro, OK).