Cherokee Chiefs (Marlton, NJ) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Cherry Hill East Cougars (Cherry Hill, NJ), 35-33 in a league bout.

With the victory, Cherokee upgrades its record to 14-10 on the campaign. The Chiefs travel to Eastern (Voorhees, NJ) to play the Vikings in a Freelance bout on Thursday, February 8. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 21-3. Eastern won 51-42 in their recent non-league bout against Rancocas Valley (Mt. Holly, NJ)

Next up, the Cougars play the KIPP Cooper Norcross (Camden, NJ) in a Burlco - Freedom bout, on Thursday, February 8. Cherry Hill East will attempt to upgrade on its 9-14 season record. The come into the bout with a 19-5 record after their 40-36 non-league loss to Westampton Tech (Westampton, NJ).