Lexington Tigers (Lexington, TN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Humboldt Vikings (Humboldt, TN), 61-59 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lexington upgrades its record to 4-5 on the season. The Tigers host Bolivar Central (Bolivar, TN) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 6-7. Bolivar Central lost 63-42 in their recent non-league bout against Middleton (Middleton, TN)

Next up, the Vikings clash with the Jackson Central Merry Cougars (Jackson, TN) in a 1A District 14 bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Humboldt will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 0-5 record after their 61-32 non-league loss to Sacred Heart of Jesus (Jackson, TN).