Walker Vikings (Jasper, AL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Cullman Bearcats (Cullman, AL), 58-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Walker upgrades its record to 4-10 on the season. The Vikings travel to Haleyville (Haleyville, AL) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 13. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 4-6. Haleyville lost 53-26 in their recent league bout against Dora (Dora, AL)

Next up, the Bearcats play the Brewer Patriots (Somerville, AL) in a 5A Area 12 bout, on Thursday, January 15. Cullman will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record.