North Wilkes Vikings (Hays, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Elkin Buckin' Elks (Elkin, NC), 63-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, North Wilkes upgrades its record to 5-5 on the year. The Vikings host Surry Central (Dobson, NC) to face the Golden Eagles in a 2A Foothills match on Monday, December 30. The Golden Eagles enter the match with a record of 6-2.

The Buckin' Elks now sport a 5-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Surry Central for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7.