Huffman Vikings (Birmingham, AL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Gardendale Rockets (Gardendale, AL), 76-71 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Huffman upgrades its record to 7-12 on the season. The Vikings host Oxford (Oxford, AL) to clash with the Yellow Jackets in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 6. The Yellow Jackets go into the bout with a record of 9-12. Oxford lost 54-52 in their recent non-league bout against Vestavia Hills (Vestavia Hills, AL)

Next up, the Rockets clash with the Center Point Eagles (Birmingham, AL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Gardendale will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record.