Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Merritt Oilers (Elk City, OK) and the host Byng Pirates (Ada, OK), saw Merritt's basketball squad wallop Byng by a count of 62-39.

With the victory, Merritt upgrades its record to 6-0 on the campaign. The Oilers travel to Carl Albert (Midwest City, OK) to play the Titans in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Titans come into the challenge with a record of 7-1. Carl Albert won 52-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Bethel (Shawnee, OK)

Next up, the Pirates play the Bethel Wildcats (Shawnee, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Byng will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 52-37 non-league loss to Carl Albert (Midwest City, OK).