Olathe East Hawks (Olathe, KS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Shawnee Mission West Vikings (Shawnee Mission, KS), 69-64 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Olathe East upgrades its record to 2-2 on the season. The Hawks travel to Shawnee Mission Northwest (Shawnee Mission, KS) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Friday, December 15. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 3-0. Shawnee Mission Northwest won 65-53 in their recent non-league bout against Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS)

Next up, the Vikings play the Lawrence Free State Firebirds (Lawrence, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. Shawnee Mission West will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Firebirds come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 42-33 non-league win over Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS).