Hastings Raiders (Hastings, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Hill-Murray Pioneers (Maplewood, MN), 53-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hastings upgrades its record to 11-6 on the season. The Raiders host Owatonna (Owatonna, MN) to clash with the Huskies in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 27. The Huskies go into the bout with a record of 9-9. Owatonna won 76-55 in their recent non-league bout against Mankato West (Mankato, MN)

Next up, the Pioneers clash with the Como Park Cougars (St. Paul, MN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 27. Hill-Murray will attempt to upgrade on its 9-9 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 14-5 record after their 2-0 league win over Harding (St. Paul, MN).