Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hopkinton Hawks (Contoocook, NH) and the visiting Stevens Cardinals (Claremont, NH), saw Hopkinton's basketball squad hold off Stevens by a tally of 45-40.

With the victory, Hopkinton improves its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Stevens (Claremont, NH) to confront the Cardinals in a Division III challenge on Monday, January 22. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 7-5. Stevens lost 57-38 in their recent league challenge against Kearsarge (North Sutton, NH)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Kearsarge Cougars (North Sutton, NH) in a Division III challenge, on Saturday, January 20. Stevens will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 50-22 league win over Newport (Newport, NH).