Hopkinton Hillers (Hopkinton, MA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Bellingham Blackhawks (Bellingham, MA), 54-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hopkinton upgrades its record to 9-1 on the season. The Hillers host Norton (Norton, MA) to clash with the Lancers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 20. The Lancers go into the bout with a record of 6-3.

Next up, the Blackhawks clash with the Medfield Warriors (Medfield, MA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 20. Bellingham will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 49-40 non-league win over Dover-Sherborn (Dover, MA).