Barnes Academy Vikings (Hartwell, GA) fans went home pleased Friday as they observed their basketball team knock off the visiting Varsity Opponent (, ), 58-38 in a league challenge.

The Vikings (5-2) will now prepare for their challenge against South Aiken Baptist Christian (Aiken, SC). The CRUSADERS come into the non-league challenge with a 2-6 record.

In their next game, the encounter the YES Prep Fifth Ward (Houston, TX) in a TCSAAL challenge, on Friday, January 17. Varsity Opponent will attempt to improve on its 311-1093 season record.