Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Poteau Pirates (Poteau, OK) and the host Muldrow Bulldogs (Muldrow, OK), saw Poteau's basketball squad hold off Muldrow by a count of 50-48.

With the victory, Poteau upgrades its record to 3-6 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Southmoore (Moore, OK) to play the SaberCats in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The SaberCats come into the challenge with a record of 1-3. Southmoore won 44-39 in their recent league challenge against Muskogee (Muskogee, OK)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Gore Pirates (Gore, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Muldrow will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record.