The Aline-Cleo Cougars got by the visiting Taloga Panthers basketball squad by a final score of 41-38 in Thursday's league outing.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Vici Indians (Vici, OK) in a non-league outing, on Friday, December 20. Aline-Cleo will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Indians come into the outing with a 5-2 record after their 83-41 non-league win over Beaver (Beaver, OK).

The Panthers (3-8) will now prepare for their outing against Pioneer-Pleasant Vale (Waukomis, OK). The Mustangs come into the non-league outing with a 1-8 record.