Cameron, Arkoma split Thursday night basketball games; Lady Mustangs win opener, hold off Lady Yellowjackets; Yellowjackets knock off Mustangs in their opener

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OPENING NIGHT IN ARKOMA — The Arkoma High School basketball teams opened their seasons Thursday night at home against Cameron. Arkoma's Jasmin Roberts, left, goes up for two points against the defense applied by Cameron's Destiny Dunigan, center, and Mary Lagrand during action in the second half in the first game of the night. PDN photo by David Seeley

ARKOMA — The 2012-13 basketball season began Thursday night for Arkoma High School, which saw its teams split their openers against Cameron at the Arkoma Gym.
The Lady Mustangs used a late surge to hold off the Lady Yellowjackets 39-33, but the ’Jackets won for the second straight game as they spoiled the debut of new Arkoma boys coach Chester Johnson as they downed the Mustangs 65-54.