Worcester Academy Hilltoppers (Worcester, MA) fans left the game thrilled Friday as they witnessed their ice hockey team hold off the host Pomfret School Griffins (Pomfret, CT), 2-1 in a league match.

The Hilltoppers (5-9) will now prepare for their match against New Hampton School (New Hampton, NH). The Huskies enter the match with a 6-3 record. In their last match, New Hampton School was nipped by Deerfield Academy (Deerfield, MA), 4-2, in a league match.

Next up, the Griffins encounter the Deerfield Academy Big Green (Deerfield, MA) in a match, on Wednesday, January 24. Pomfret School will attempt to advance on its 1-10 season record. The Big Green enter the match with a 13-1 record after their 2-0 league win over Taft School (Watertown, CT).