Guilford Vikings (Rockford, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Jefferson J-Hawks (Rockford, IL), 73-60 in a league bout.

With the victory, Guilford upgrades its record to 18-8 on the campaign. The Vikings host Belvidere North (Belvidere, IL) to play the Blue Thunder in a Northern Illinois 10 bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Blue Thunder come into the bout with a record of 3-19. Belvidere North lost 51-17 in their recent league bout against Boylan Catholic (Rockford, IL)

Next up, the J-Hawks play the Rockford East E-Rabs (Rockford, IL) in a Northern Illinois 10 bout, on Friday, January 27. Jefferson will attempt to upgrade on its 14-12 season record.