Northwood-Kensett Vikings (Northwood, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Osage Green Devils (Osage, IA), 66-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Northwood-Kensett upgrades its record to 7-13 on the season. The Vikings host Central Springs (Manly, IA) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Monday, February 5. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 6-12. Central Springs lost 62-59 in their recent non-league bout against New Hampton (New Hampton, IA)

Next up, the Green Devils play the West Fork Warhawks (Sheffield, IA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 5. Osage will attempt to upgrade on its 16-3 season record. The Warhawks go into the bout with a 16-3 record after their 71-50 non-league win over Nashua-Plainfield (Nashua, IA).