Colbert Leopards (Colbert, OK) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the host Bennington Bears (Bennington, OK), 49-31 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Colbert upgrades its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Leopards travel to Achille (Achille, OK) to play the Golden Eagles in a Bryan County bout on Tuesday, November 13. The Golden Eagles come into the bout with a record of 3-0. Achille won 56-52 in their recent non-league bout against Wright City (Wright City, OK)

Next up, the Bears play the Rock Creek Mustangs (Bokchito, OK) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, November 29. Bennington will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Mustangs come into the bout with a 5-0 record after their 80-54 non-league win over Wapanucka (Wapanucka, OK).