In Tuesday's league match, the host Sallisaw Black Diamonds basketball team scored a tight 42-36 triumph over the Checotah Wildcats.

In their next game, the Black Diamonds meet the Muldrow Bulldogs (Muldrow, OK) in a NOAA match, on Friday, December 15. Sallisaw will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 1-2 record after their 55-40 non-league loss to Inola (Inola, OK).

With the defeat, Checotah moves to 1-4 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Eufaula (Eufaula, OK) to meet the Ironheads in a non-league match on Friday, December 15. The Ironheads enter the match with a record of 3-2. Eufaula won 65-30 in their recent league match against Beggs (Beggs, OK)