Photos by Dale Sands | Northern Stokes Youth Sports

North Stokes’ Rebecca Gunter (23) scores two points for the Lady Vikings during a matchup with Patrick County High School on Dec. 20. The Lady Vikings fell short at the end, losing to the Lady Cougars 41-31. The Lady Vikings were then handed a 56-16 loss on the road at North Surry Friday.

Photos by Dale Sands | Northern Stokes Youth Sports

North Stokes’ Jonah Slate, Matthew McHone and Mason Sands battle with the Cougars for a loose ball during a game at Patrick County High School on Dec. 20. The Vikings went on to win the game 45-42. On Friday night, North Stokes came up with a 53-51 loss against North Surry, after the Greyhounds inched ahead in the final seconds of the game. “For the game we were 10-22 from the foul line,” Coach David Anderson said. “We have to shoot a better percentage if we are going to win close ballgames.”