Upper Merion Area Vikings (King of Prussia, PA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting New Hope-Solebury Lions (New Hope, PA), 52-17 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Upper Merion Area upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Downingtown East (Exton, PA) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Lions play the Franklin Towne (Philadelphia, PA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 3. New Hope-Solebury will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The come into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 66-34 non-league loss to Upper Moreland (Willow Grove, PA).