Stuart Hornets (Stuart, OK) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Coalgate Wildcats (Coalgate, OK), 61-41 in a non-league bout.

With the triumph, Stuart moves its record to 17-4 on the year. The Hornets host Indianola (Indianola, OK) to meet the Warriors in a Pittsburg Eight match on Tuesday, February 4. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 9-13. Indianola lost 77-43 in their recent league match against Canadian (Canadian, OK)

With the defeat, Coalgate moves to 5-12 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Wright City (Wright City, OK) to meet the Lumberjax in a non-league match on Friday, February 7. The Lumberjax enter the match with a record of 11-12. Wright City lost 69-57 in their recent non-league bout against Caddo (Caddo, OK)