Mission Valley Vikings (Eskridge, KS) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Cair Paravel Lions (Topeka, KS), 50-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Mission Valley advances its record to 7-3 on the year. The Vikings host Wabaunsee (Alma, KS) to face the Chargers in a Flint Hills match on Friday, January 24. The Chargers enter the match with a record of 4-2. Wabaunsee won 45-40 in their recent league match against Mission Valley (Eskridge, KS)

The Lions now own a 4-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Franklin for a non-league match on Friday, January 24. Cair Paravel will face a Falcons squad coming off a 71-67 league loss to Cair Paravel (Topeka, KS). The Falcons record now stands at 3-6.