Smithville Braves (Smithville, OK) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Haworth Lions (Haworth, OK), 51-34 in a league bout.

With the victory, Smithville upgrades its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Braves travel to Whitesboro (Whitesboro, OK) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Monday, November 13. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 2-0. Whitesboro won 48-31 in their recent non-league bout against Eagletown (Eagletown, OK)

Next up, the Lions play the Rattan Rams (Rattan, OK) in a McCurtain Six bout, on Friday, November 10. Haworth will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Rams come into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 30-20 league loss to Smithville (Smithville, OK).