Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Upper Merion Area Vikings (King of Prussia, PA) and the host Pope John Paul II (Royersford, PA), saw Upper Merion Area's basketball squad knock off Pope John Paul II by a count of 64-53.

With the victory, Upper Merion Area upgrades its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Pottstown (Pottstown, PA) to play the Trojans in a Pioneer - Frontier challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 6-4.

Next up, the play the Church Farm Griffens (Paoli, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 14. Pope John Paul II will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Griffens come into the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 48-34 league win over Jenkintown (Jenkintown, PA).