Depew Hornets (Depew, OK) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Oilton Panthers (Oilton, OK), 51-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Depew upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Hornets host Commerce (Commerce, OK) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 7. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Panthers play the Davenport Bulldogs (Davenport, OK) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Oilton will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 67-52 non-league loss to Drumright (Drumright, OK).