Shady Side Academy Bulldogs (Pittsburgh, PA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Apollo Ridge Vikings (Spring Church, PA), 47-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Shady Side Academy upgrades its record to 13-1 on the season. The Bulldogs host Burrell (Lower Burrell, PA) to clash with the Bucs in a WPIAL 3A 3 bout on Monday, January 30. The Bucs go into the bout with a record of 7-10.

Next up, the Vikings clash with the Deer Lakes Lancers (Russellton, PA) in a WPIAL 3A 3 bout, on Thursday, February 2. Apollo Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 14-3 season record.