Sperry Pirates (Sperry, OK) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Cleveland Tigers (Cleveland, OK), 45-40 in a league match.

With the victory, Sperry advances its record to 2-3 on the year. The Pirates host Cushing (Cushing, OK) to face the Tigers in a Tulsa Seven match on Tuesday, December 17. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 0-5. Cushing lost 31-27 in their recent non-league match against Byng (Ada, OK)

The Tigers now own a 2-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Berryhill for a Tulsa Seven match on Tuesday, December 17. Cleveland will face a Chiefs squad coming off a 47-37 non-league win over Checotah (Checotah, OK). The Chiefs record now stands at 4-2.