Nowata Ironmen (Nowata, OK) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Rejoice Christian Eagles (Owasso, OK), 44-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Nowata upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Ironmen host Chelsea (Chelsea, OK) to clash with the Dragons in a Northeast Valley bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Dragons go into the bout with a record of 2-0. Chelsea won 51-21 in their recent non-league bout against Foyil (Foyil, OK)

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Skiatook Bulldogs (Skiatook, OK) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Rejoice Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 2-1 record after their 30-15 non-league win over Cascia Hall (Tulsa, OK).