Fans at Friday's league challenge between the West Vikings (Bakersfield, CA) and the visiting North Stars (Bakersfield, CA), saw West's basketball squad hold off North by a tally of 55-54.

With the victory, West improves its record to 11-8 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to South (Bakersfield, CA) to confront the Spartans in a South Yosemite - Mountain challenge on Wednesday, February 1. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 1-13. South lost 2-0 in their recent league challenge against Tehachapi (Tehachapi, CA)

Next up, the Stars confront the Mira Monte Lions (Bakersfield, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 1. North will attempt to improve on its 12-8 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 14-6 record after their 51-49 league loss to Golden Valley (Bakersfield, CA).