Hopkinton Hillers (Hopkinton, MA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Dedham Marauders (Dedham, MA), 63-60 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hopkinton upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Hillers travel to Bellingham (Bellingham, MA) to clash with the Blackhawks in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Blackhawks go into the bout with a record of 2-8. Bellingham lost 46-29 in their recent non-league bout against Holliston (Holliston, MA)

Next up, the Marauders clash with the Medfield Warriors (Medfield, MA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Dedham will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 59-54 non-league win over Dover-Sherborn (Dover, MA).