Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Hopkinton Hawks (Contoocook, NH) and the host Stevens Cardinals (Claremont, NH), saw Hopkinton's basketball squad hold off Stevens by a tally of 42-39.

With the victory, Hopkinton improves its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Hawks host Somersworth (Somersworth, NH) to confront the Toppers in a Division III challenge on Friday, January 26. The Toppers come into the challenge with a record of 1-8. Somersworth lost 50-24 in their recent league challenge against Prospect Mountain (Alton, NH)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Conant Orioles (Jaffrey, NH) in a Division III challenge, on Saturday, January 27. Stevens will attempt to improve on its 7-6 season record.