McMichael Phoenix (Mayodan, NC) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host North Forsyth Vikings (Winston-Salem, NC), 71-55 in a league bout.

With the victory, McMichael upgrades its record to 6-17 on the campaign. The Phoenix travel to West Stokes (King, NC) to play the Wildcats in a 2A Mid-State bout on Monday, February 19. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 18-6. West Stokes won 86-37 in their recent league bout against North Forsyth (Winston-Salem, NC)

Next up, the Vikings play the West Stokes Wildcats (King, NC) in a 2A Mid-State bout, on Monday, February 19. North Forsyth will attempt to upgrade on its 4-17 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 18-6 record after their 86-37 league win over North Forsyth (Winston-Salem, NC).