West Hardin Oilers (Saratoga, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Bob Hope Eagles (Port Arthur, TX), 67-60 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, West Hardin upgrades its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Oilers travel to Kirbyville (Kirbyville, TX) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 2-8. Kirbyville lost 50-49 in their recent non-league bout against Spurger (Spurger, TX)

Next up, the Eagles play the Spurger Pirates (Spurger, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. Bob Hope will attempt to upgrade on its 9-3 season record. The Pirates come into the bout with a 5-4 record after their 50-49 non-league win over Kirbyville (Kirbyville, TX).