Dale Pirates (Dale, OK) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Latta Panthers (Ada, OK), 53-33 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Dale upgrades its record to 4-0 on the season. The Pirates host Bethel (Shawnee, OK) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Friday, December 1. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 1-0. Bethel won 67-8 in their recent league bout against Little Axe (Norman, OK)

Next up, the Panthers play the Byng Pirates (Ada, OK) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Latta will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Pirates go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 44-39 league loss to Lone Grove (Lone Grove, OK).