The Nickerson Panthers in Girls action was close with the Vikings at halftime, 23-22 Nickerson. But the third quarter found the Panthers outscoring the Vikings 20-10, and went on to a 68-44 victory. Ellie Brumbaugh was the bright spot for the Vikings with 20 points.

In Guys action Nickerson raced out to a 17-6 first quarter lead and extended it to 27-11 at the half. Vikings stayed close in the third quarter trailing 35-23 but then fell 63-30. No Vikings were in double figures, but Cade Schneider was high point scorer with 8. Vikings will be back in action Friday at Halstead.

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