Phoenixville Phantoms (Phoenixville, PA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Pope John Paul II (Royersford, PA), 48-34 in a league bout.

With the victory, Phoenixville upgrades its record to 9-7 on the campaign. The Phantoms host Upper Merion Area (King of Prussia, PA) to play the Vikings in a Pioneer bout on Thursday, January 26. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 6-9.

Next up, the play the Pottstown Trojans (Pottstown, PA) in a Pioneer bout, on Thursday, January 26. Pope John Paul II will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Trojans come into the bout with a 7-10 record after their 44-28 league loss to Pottsgrove (Pottsgrove, PA).