Rainier Beach Vikings (Seattle, WA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Eastside Catholic Crusaders (Sammamish, WA), 51-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Rainier Beach upgrades its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Vikings host Nathan Hale (Seattle, WA) to play the Raiders in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 2-9. Nathan Hale won 55-51 in their recent non-league bout against Bishop Blanchet (Seattle, WA)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Seattle Prep Panthers (Seattle, WA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Eastside Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 6-1 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 2-8 record after their 53-48 non-league loss to West Seattle (Seattle, WA).