Fans at Wednesday'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 53-51.

With the victory, Paramount improves its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Warren (Downey, CA) to confront the Bears in a San Gabriel Valley challenge on Friday, May 14. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 2-7. Warren lost 75-52 in their recent league challenge against Dominguez (Compton, CA)

Next up, the Vikings confront the Dominguez Dons (Compton, CA) in a San Gabriel Valley challenge, on Friday, May 14. Downey will attempt to improve on its 13-4 season record. The Dons come into the challenge with a 10-0 record after their 85-46 league win over Gahr (Cerritos, CA).