In Monday's non-league contest, the host Nowata Ironmen basketball team scored a close 57-54 triumph over the Mannford Pirates.

The Ironmen (2-0) will now prepare for their contest against Chelsea (Chelsea, OK). The Dragons go into the Northeast Valley contest with a 2-4 record. In their last contest, Chelsea was tipped by Rejoice Christian (Owasso, OK), 63-31, in a non-league contest.

In their next game, the Pirates battle the Rejoice Christian Eagles (Owasso, OK) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, December 12. Mannford will attempt to better on its 0-3 season record. The Eagles go into the contest with a 1-1 record after their 63-31 non-league win over Chelsea (Chelsea, OK).