Jasper Vikings (Jasper, AL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Carver Birmingham Rams (Birmingham, AL), 58-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Jasper upgrades its record to 18-5 on the season. The Vikings host Ramsay (Birmingham, AL) to play the Rams in a 5A Area 10 bout on Saturday, January 27. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 16-8. Ramsay won 76-61 in their recent non-league bout against McAdory (McCalla, AL)

Next up, the Rams play the Bessemer City Tigers (Bessemer, AL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 27. Carver Birmingham will attempt to upgrade on its 16-10 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 1-21 record after their 62-35 non-league loss to Briarwood Christian (Birmingham, AL).