Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Alva Goldbugs (Alva, OK) and the visiting Newkirk Tigers (Newkirk, OK), saw Alva's basketball squad wallop Newkirk by a tally of 96-57.

With the victory, Alva improves its record to 15-6 on the campaign. The Goldbugs travel to Hooker (Hooker, OK) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 12. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 18-2. Hooker won 71-59 in their recent non-league challenge against Garden City (Garden City, KS)

Next up, the Tigers play the Pawnee Black Bears (Pawnee, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 9. Newkirk will attempt to advance on its 1-21 season record. The Black Bears go into the test with a 10-10 record after their 71-61 non-league win over Glencoe (Glencoe, OK).