East Vikings (West Chester, PA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Bishop Shanahan Eagles (Downingtown, PA), 62-45 in a league bout.

With the victory, East upgrades its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Vikings host Downingtown West (Downingtown, PA) to play the Whippets in a Ches-Mont - National bout on Thursday, February 2. The Whippets come into the bout with a record of 15-5. Downingtown West won 68-54 in their recent league bout against Bishop Shanahan (Downingtown, PA)

Next up, the Eagles play the Downingtown East Cougars (Exton, PA) in a Ches-Mont - National bout, on Thursday, February 2. Bishop Shanahan will attempt to upgrade on its 5-15 season record.