Minneota Vikings (Minneota, MN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Murray County Central Rebels (Slayton, MN), 64-46 in a league bout.

With the victory, Minneota upgrades its record to 8-0 on the campaign. The Vikings host Hills-Beaver Creek (Hills, MN) to play the Patriots in a A Section 3 bout on Saturday, December 30. The Patriots come into the bout with a record of 5-1. Hills-Beaver Creek won 67-48 in their recent league bout against Edgerton (Edgerton, MN)

Next up, the Rebels play the Renville County West Jaguars (Renville, MN) in a A Section 3 bout, on Saturday, December 30. Murray County Central will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record. The Jaguars come into the bout with a 1-6 record after their 72-57 league loss to Red Rock Central (Lamberton, MN).