Kennett Blue Demons (Kennett Square, PA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting East Vikings (West Chester, PA), 41-37 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Kennett upgrades its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Blue Demons host Padua Academy (Wilmington, DE) to play the in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 30. The come into the bout with a record of 9-3.

Next up, the Vikings play the Bishop Shanahan Eagles (Downingtown, PA) in a Ches-Mont - National game, on Tuesday, January 30. East will attempt to move on its 13-5 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 10-8 record after their 45-43 league loss to Coatesville (Coatesville, PA).