North Pontotoc Vikings (Ecru, MS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Baldwyn Bearcats (Baldwyn, MS), 37-36 in a non-league bout.

With the win, North Pontotoc upgrades its record to 9-3 on the season. The Vikings host New Albany (New Albany, MS) to play the Bulldogs in a 4A Region 2 bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 0-9. New Albany lost 67-32 in their recent non-league bout against Ingomar (New Albany, MS)

Next up, the Bearcats play the New Site Royals (New Site, MS) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 11. Baldwyn will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Royals go into the bout with a 7-2 record after their 64-48 non-league win over Mantachie (Mantachie, MS).