Pelican Rapids Vikings (Pelican Rapids, MN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Barnesville Trojans (Barnesville, MN), 68-61 in a league bout.

With the victory, Pelican Rapids upgrades its record to 18-3 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Wadena-Deer Creek (Wadena, MN) to play the Wolverines in a AA Section 8 bout on Friday, February 16. The Wolverines come into the bout with a record of 15-7. Wadena-Deer Creek won 98-54 in their recent league bout against Menahga (Menahga, MN)

Next up, the Trojans play the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Rebels (Glyndon, MN) in a AA Section 8 bout, on Tuesday, February 20. Barnesville will attempt to upgrade on its 17-6 season record.