Bigfork Vikings & Valkyries (Bigfork, MT) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Ronan Chiefs (Ronan, MT), 43-36 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bigfork upgrades its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Vikings & Valkyries host Whitefish (Whitefish, MT) to play the Bulldogs in a A Northwest bout on Saturday, February 10. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 9-6. Whitefish won 59-33 in their recent non-league bout against Libby (Libby, MT)

Next up, the Chiefs play the Polson Pirates (Polson, MT) in a A Northwest bout, on Saturday, February 10. Ronan will attempt to upgrade on its 9-7 season record. The Pirates come into the bout with a 2-14 record after their 55-34 league loss to Columbia Falls (Columbia Falls, MT).