Empire Bulldogs (Duncan, OK) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Grandfield Bearcats (Grandfield, OK), 45-43 in a league match.

With the victory, Empire upgrades its record to 1-2 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Chattanooga (Chattanooga, OK) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Thursday, December 12. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 5-4. Chattanooga won 73-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Fletcher (Fletcher, OK)

In their next game, the Bearcats battle the Olustee/Eldorado (Olustee, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 17. Grandfield will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record.