North Wilkes Vikings (Hays, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Elkin Buckin' Elks (Elkin, NC), 44-22 in a non-league match.

With the victory, North Wilkes advances its record to 1-2 on the year. The Vikings travel to Watauga (Boone, NC) to face the Pioneers in a non-league match on Saturday, December 7. The Pioneers enter the match with a record of 0-1. Watauga lost 53-47 in their recent non-league match against T.C. Roberson (Asheville, NC)

The Buckin' Elks now own a 3-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Iredell for a non-league match on Monday, December 9. Elkin will face a Warriors squad coming off a 51-41 non-league loss to South Iredell (Statesville, NC). The Warriors record now stands at 3-2.