The Bristow Pirates basketball squad (Bristow, OK), was outscored 34-26 in Saturday's league battle with the host Mannford Pirates (Mannford, OK)

With the victory, Mannford advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Pirates host Nowata (Nowata, OK) to encounter the Ironmen in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 9. The Ironmen come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Nowata won 64-42 in their recent league challenge against Oklahoma Union (South Coffeyville, OK)

In their next game, the Pirates encounter the Kellyville Ponies (Kellyville, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 9. Bristow will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Ponies come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 76-16 non-league loss to Sequoyah (Tahlequah, OK).