Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Paramount Pirates (Paramount, CA) and the host Downey Vikings (Downey, CA), saw Paramount's basketball squad hold off Downey by a tally of 53-50.

With the victory, Paramount improves its record to 7-18 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Warren (Downey, CA) to confront the Bears in a San Gabriel Valley challenge on Thursday, February 12. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 6-16. Warren lost 75-51 in their recent league challenge against Lynwood (Lynwood, CA)

Next up, the Vikings confront the Dominguez Dons (Compton, CA) in a San Gabriel Valley challenge, on Thursday, February 12. Downey will attempt to improve on its 16-9 season record. The Dons come into the challenge with a 8-14 record after their 110-70 league loss to Gahr (Cerritos, CA).