Bigfork Vikings & Valkyries (Bigfork, MT) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host St. Ignatius Bulldogs (St. Ignatius, MT), 61-59 in a league bout.

With the win, Bigfork upgrades its record to 4-2 on the season. The Vikings & Valkyries host Troy (Troy, MT) to play the Trojans in a B District 7 bout on Friday, February 5. The Trojans go into the bout with a record of 1-8. Troy won 40-38 in their recent non-league bout against Stillwater Christian (Kalispell, MT)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Arlee (Arlee, MT) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 6. St. Ignatius will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record. The go into the bout with a 0-7 record after their 87-56 non-league loss to Florence-Carlton (Florence, MT).