Elkin Buckin' Elks (Elkin, NC) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Mount Airy Granite Bears (Mount Airy, NC), 39-37 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Elkin upgrades its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Buckin' Elks host North Stokes (Danbury, NC) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Friday, January 26. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 6-7. North Stokes lost 54-51 in their recent non-league bout against East Wilkes (Ronda, NC)

Next up, the Granite Bears play the East Wilkes Cardinals (Ronda, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 26. Mount Airy will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 10-4 record after their 54-51 non-league win over North Stokes (Danbury, NC).