Ridgecroft Rams (Ahoskie, NC) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Halifax Academy Vikings (Roanoke Rapids, NC), 56-39 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Ridgecroft upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Rams host Rocky Mount Academy (Rocky Mount, NC) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 14. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 5-1. Rocky Mount Academy won 54-20 in their recent non-league bout against Pungo Christian Academy (Belhaven, NC)

Next up, the Vikings play the Thales Academy Rolesville Knights (Rolesville, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 15. Halifax Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Knights come into the bout with a 5-3 record after their 47-34 non-league loss to Rocky Mount Academy (Rocky Mount, NC).