The Rattan Rams basketball squad (Rattan, OK), was nudged 49-45 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Pocola Indians (Pocola, OK)

With the victory, Pocola advances its record to 1-4 on the year. The Indians travel to Wilburton (Wilburton, OK) to meet the Diggers in a Black Diamond battle on Thursday, December 19. The Diggers enter the battle with a record of 3-5. Wilburton lost 51-23 in their recent league battle against Stigler (Stigler, OK)

The Rams now hold a 9-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Buffalo Valley for a non-league test on Tuesday, January 7. Rattan will encounter a Buffaloes squad coming off a 79-28 non-league loss to Stuart (Stuart, OK). The Buffaloes record now stands at 1-11.