Okeene Whippets (Okeene, OK) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Cherokee Chiefs (Cherokee, OK), 44-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Okeene upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Whippets host Waukomis (Waukomis, OK) to play the Chiefs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Chiefs go into the bout with a record of 3-2. Waukomis lost 51-48 in their recent non-league bout against Mooreland (Mooreland, OK)

Next up, the Chiefs play the Ringwood Red Devils (Ringwood, OK) in a Orient bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Cherokee will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Red Devils go into the bout with a 2-1 record after their 70-45 league win over Waynoka (Waynoka, OK).