The Frederic Vikings basketball squad (Frederic, WI), was nudged 55-48 in Friday's league battle with the host Northwood Evergreens (Minong, WI)

With the victory, Northwood advances its record to 8-14 on the year. The Evergreens travel to Unity (Balsam Lake, WI) to meet the Eagles in a Lakeland - West battle on Tuesday, February 18. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 5-16. Unity lost 43-38 in their recent league battle against Turtle Lake (Turtle Lake, WI)

The Vikings now own a 1-20 record. They put it on the line next when they host Clear Lake for a Lakeland - West battle on Tuesday, February 18. Frederic will meet a Warriors squad coming off a 58-39 league win over Siren (Siren, WI). The Warriors record now stands at 15-6.