In Thursday's league match, the visiting Eastern Vikings basketball team scored a good 47-36 triumph over the Cherokee Chiefs.

In their next game, the Vikings meet the Sterling Silver Knights (Somerdale, NJ) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 20. Eastern will attempt to move on its 15-1 season record. The Silver Knights enter the match with a 5-7 record after their 63-57 non-league win over Woodbury (Woodbury, NJ).

With the defeat, Cherokee moves to 10-5 on the year. The Chiefs host Oakcrest (Mays Landing, NJ) to meet the Falcons in a non-league match on Saturday, January 20. The Falcons enter the match with a record of 6-4. Oakcrest lost 77-66 in their recent league match against Absegami (Galloway, NJ)