In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Howe Lions basketball team scored a tight 54-47 triumph over the Mansfield Tigers.

In their next game, the Lions face the Westville Yellowjackets (Westville, OK) in a Big Eight match, on Friday, January 5. Howe will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a 1-5 record after their 55-54 league win over Central (Sallisaw, OK).

With the defeat, Mansfield moves to 7-7 on the year. The Tigers travel to Westside (Coal Hill, AR) to face the Rebels in a 2A Region 4 match on Friday, January 5. The Rebels enter the match with a record of 9-10.