Hopkins Vikings (Hopkins, MI) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Forest Hills Central Rangers (Grand Rapids, MI), 36-33 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hopkins upgrades its record to 1-2 on the campaign. The Vikings host Covenant Christian (Grand Rapids, MI) to play the Chargers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The Chargers come into the bout with a record of 0-3. Covenant Christian lost 50-29 in their recent non-league bout against Unity Christian (Hudsonville, MI)

Next up, the Rangers play the Thornapple Kellogg Trojans (Middleville, MI) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. Forest Hills Central will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Trojans come into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 42-38 non-league win over Plainwell (Plainwell, MI).