Paideia Academy Knights (Knoxville, TN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Tennessee School for the Deaf Vikings (Knoxville, TN), 55-40 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Paideia Academy upgrades its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Clayton-Bradley Academy (Maryville, TN) to play the Blazers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 2. The Blazers come into the bout with a record of 3-2. Clayton-Bradley Academy lost 63-41 in their recent non-league bout against Varsity Opponent (, )

Next up, the Vikings play the Knoxville Christian Knights (Knoxville, TN) in a Freelance bout, on Tuesday, December 6. Tennessee School for the Deaf will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Knights come into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 63-25 non-league loss to Clayton-Bradley Academy (Maryville, TN).