Hillcrest Vikings (Memphis, TN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Memphis School of Excellence Winchester Eagles (Memphis, TN), 41-40 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hillcrest upgrades its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to City University School of Liberal Arts (Memphis, TN) to play the in a non-league bout on Monday, January 29. The come into the bout with a record of 2-13.

Next up, the Eagles play the Oakhaven Hawks (Memphis, TN) in a 1A District 16 bout, on Wednesday, January 31. Memphis School of Excellence Winchester will attempt to upgrade on its 9-3 season record.