Hayfield Vikings (Hayfield, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Lyle/Pacelli Athletics (Lyle, MN), 53-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Hayfield upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Vikings host Southland (Adams, MN) to clash with the Rebels in a A Section 1 bout on Monday, January 2. The Rebels go into the bout with a record of 3-1.

Next up, the Athletics clash with the LeRoy-Ostrander Cardinals (LeRoy, MN) in a A Section 1 bout, on Thursday, January 5. Lyle/Pacelli will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record.