Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Valley Vikings (Caledonia, MO) and the visiting Kingston Cougars (Cadet, MO), saw Valley's basketball squad hold off Kingston by a count of 45-40.

With the victory, Valley upgrades its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to St. Paul Lutheran (Farmington, MO) to play the Giants in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Giants come into the challenge with a record of 4-6. St. Paul Lutheran won 49-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Crystal City (Crystal City, MO)

Next up, the Cougars play the Crystal City Hornets (Crystal City, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Kingston will attempt to upgrade on its 1-10 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 0-8 record after their 49-35 non-league loss to St. Paul Lutheran (Farmington, MO).