Hastings Raiders (Hastings, MN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host North Polars (North St. Paul, MN), 72-43 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hastings upgrades its record to 10-6 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Hill-Murray (Maplewood, MN) to play the Pioneers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 25. The Pioneers come into the bout with a record of 9-8. Hill-Murray won 62-37 in their recent non-league bout against South St. Paul (South St. Paul, MN)

Next up, the Polars play the Tartan Titans (Oakdale, MN) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 25. North will attempt to upgrade on its 3-12 season record. The Titans come into the bout with a 2-13 record after their 52-36 non-league loss to Two Rivers (Mendota Heights, MN).