Winfield Vikings (Winfield, KS) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Buhler Crusaders (Buhler, KS), 44-41 in a league bout.

With the victory, Winfield upgrades its record to 2-11 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to El Dorado (El Dorado, KS) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 1-13. El Dorado lost 65-56 in their recent non-league bout against Buhler (Buhler, KS)

Next up, the Crusaders play the Augusta Orioles (Augusta, KS) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 9. Buhler will attempt to upgrade on its 3-12 season record. The Orioles come into the bout with a 5-11 record after their 52-48 non-league loss to Rose Hill (Rose Hill, KS).