Hillcrest Academy Ravens (Kalona, IA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting West Liberty Comets (West Liberty, IA), 59-51 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hillcrest Academy upgrades its record to 7-7 on the campaign.

Next up, the Comets play the West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) in a River Valley bout, on Tuesday, January 24. West Liberty will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The Bears come into the bout with a 6-7 record after their 64-44 league win over Mid-Prairie (Wellman, IA).