East Vikings (West Chester, PA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Bishop Shanahan Eagles (Downingtown, PA), 55-45 in a league bout.

With the victory, East upgrades its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Downingtown West (Downingtown, PA) to play the Whippets in a Ches-Mont - National bout on Thursday, February 1. The Whippets come into the bout with a record of 11-9. Downingtown West won 47-44 in their recent non-league bout against Mount Pleasant (Wilmington, DE)

Next up, the Eagles play the Downingtown East Cougars (Exton, PA) in a Ches-Mont - National bout, on Thursday, February 1. Bishop Shanahan will attempt to upgrade on its 6-11 season record. The Cougars come into the bout with a 1-14 record after their 70-51 league loss to Avon Grove (West Grove, PA).