Hopkins Vikings (Hopkins, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Belding Black Knights (Belding, MI), 40-34 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hopkins moves its record to 15-6 on the year. The Vikings host Holland Christian (Holland, MI) to face the Maroons in a non-league game on Wednesday, March 1. The Maroons enter the game with a record of 15-7. Holland Christian lost 64-32 in their recent league game against West Catholic (Grand Rapids, MI)

With the defeat, Belding moves to 12-9 on the year. The Black knights host Tri County Area (Howard City, MI) to face the Vikings in a non-league game on Monday, February 27. The Vikings enter the game with a record of 1-19.