Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Hulbert Riders (Hulbert, OK) and the host Vian Wolverines (Vian, OK), saw Hulbert's basketball squad hold off Vian by a count of 71-66.

With the victory, Hulbert upgrades its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Riders host Porter (Porter, OK) to play the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 17. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 5-13.

Next up, the Wolverines play the Keys Cougars (Park Hill, OK) in a Big Eight match, on Friday, February 14. Vian will attempt to move on its 16-5 season record.