Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Tahlequah Tigers (Tahlequah, OK) and the host Grove Ridgerunners (Grove, OK), saw Tahlequah's basketball squad overcome Grove by a tally of 59-40.

With the victory, Tahlequah improves its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Claremore (Claremore, OK) to play the Zebras in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Zebras come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Ridgerunners play the Jay Bulldogs (Jay, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. Grove will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record.