In Friday's league outing, the St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers (St. Johnsbury, VT) basketball squad prevailed the host Mt. Mansfield Cougars (Jericho, VT), by a count of 58-38.

With the win, St. Johnsbury Academy upgrades its record to 7-1 on the season. The Hilltoppers host South Burlington (South Burlington, VT) to play the Wolves in a Metro bout on Monday, January 8. The Wolves go into the bout with a record of 7-2. South Burlington won 66-40 in their recent league bout against Essex (Essex Junction, VT)

Next up, the Cougars play the Burlington Seahorses (Burlington, VT) in a Metro bout, on Monday, January 8. Mt. Mansfield will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record. The Seahorses go into the bout with a 6-3 record after their 59-50 league win over Colchester (Colchester, VT).