Hope Academy (Minneapolis, MN) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hiawatha Collegiate (Minneapolis, MN), 57-19 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hope Academy upgrades its record to 4-5 on the season. The travel to Liberty Classical Academy/Schleusener HomeSchool/Otis HomeSchool Academy (Maplewood, MN) to play the in a A Section 4 bout on Friday, January 19. The go into the bout with a record of 2-9. Liberty Classical Academy/Schleusener HomeSchool/Otis HomeSchool Academy won 49-30 in their recent league bout against North Lakes Academy (Forest Lake, MN)

Next up, the play the Community of Peace Academy Tigers (St. Paul, MN) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 17. Hiawatha Collegiate will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record.