Oxford Hills Vikings (South Paris, ME) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Deering Rams (Portland, ME), 73-54 in a league bout.

With the win, Oxford Hills upgrades its record to 13-1 on the season. The Vikings host Cheverus (Portland, ME) to clash with the Stags in a AA North bout on Wednesday, February 1. The Stags go into the bout with a record of 13-5. Cheverus won 62-51 in their recent league bout against Lewiston (Lewiston, ME)

Next up, the Rams clash with the Windham Eagles (Windham, ME) in a AA North bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Deering will attempt to upgrade on its 0-14 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 6-12 record after their 71-58 league loss to Hampden (Hampden, ME).