Hale Rangers (Tulsa, OK) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Durant Lions (Durant, OK), 63-61 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hale upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Rangers travel to Bishop Kelley (Tulsa, OK) to play the Comets in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 20. The Comets come into the bout with a record of 2-0.

Next up, the Lions play the Plainview Indians (Ardmore, OK) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 6. Durant will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Indians come into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 48-45 league win over Lone Grove (Lone Grove, OK).