Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Newcastle Racers (Newcastle, OK) and the visiting Blanchard Lions (Blanchard, OK), saw Newcastle's basketball squad overcome Blanchard by a tally of 57-49.

With the victory, Newcastle improves its record to 15-7 on the campaign. The Racers travel to Cache (Cache, OK) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 9. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 10-9.

Next up, the Lions confront the Weatherford Eagles (Weatherford, OK) in a Western - North challenge, on Friday, February 9. Blanchard will attempt to improve on its 15-6 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 20-1 record after their 66-37 league win over Bethany (Bethany, OK).