Hopkinton Hillers (Hopkinton, MA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Norton Lancers (Norton, MA), 44-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hopkinton upgrades its record to 9-2 on the season. The Hillers travel to Dedham (Dedham, MA) to clash with the Marauders in a non-league bout on Friday, January 26. The Marauders go into the bout with a record of 3-8. Dedham lost 62-59 in their recent non-league bout against Medfield (Medfield, MA)

Next up, the Lancers clash with the Holliston Panthers (Holliston, MA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 26. Norton will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 0-12 record after their 54-32 non-league loss to Bellingham (Bellingham, MA).