Hennessey Eagles (Hennessey, OK) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Merritt Oilers (Elk City, OK), 59-50 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hennessey upgrades its record to 24-4 on the season. The Eagles travel to Dale (Dale, OK) to play the Pirates in a non-league bout on Friday, March 8. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 29-2. Dale won 87-50 in their recent non-league bout against Warner (Warner, OK)