Tahlequah Tigers (Tahlequah, OK) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host East Central Cardinals (Tulsa, OK), 53-19 in a league bout.

With the win, Tahlequah upgrades its record to 20-2 on the season. The Tigers travel to Bishop Kelley (Tulsa, OK) to play the Comets in a 5A District 3 bout on Friday, February 9. The Comets go into the bout with a record of 12-8.

Next up, the Cardinals play the Collinsville Cardinals (Collinsville, OK) in a 5A District 3 bout, on Friday, February 9. East Central will attempt to upgrade on its 8-11 season record. The Cardinals go into the bout with a 9-11 record after their 69-64 league loss to Booker T. Washington (Tulsa, OK).