The Vinita Hornets tipped the visiting Verdigris Cardinals basketball team by a final score of 57-50 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Hornets face the Kansas Comets (Kansas, OK) in a non-league game, on Friday, February 9. Vinita will attempt to move on its 5-16 season record. The Comets enter the game with a 14-6 record after their 67-49 league loss to Inola (Inola, OK).

With the defeat, Verdigris moves to 8-13 on the year. The Cardinals host Jay (Jay, OK) to face the Bulldogs in a Verdigris Valley game on Friday, February 9. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 5-13. Jay lost 72-57 in their recent league game against Oologah (Oologah, OK)