Elkin Buckin' Elks (Elkin, NC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host North Stokes Vikings (Danbury, NC), 33-24 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Elkin upgrades its record to 2-4 on the season. The Buckin' Elks host Union Grove Christian (Lexington, NC) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 4. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 7-1. Union Grove Christian won 29-17 in their recent non-league bout against Bethel Christian Academy (Kinston, NC)

Next up, the Vikings play the West Stokes Wildcats (King, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 22. North Stokes will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record.