The St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers basketball squad (St. Johnsbury, VT), was crushed 78-56 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Rice Memorial Green Knights (South Burlington, VT)

With the victory, Rice Memorial advances its record to 6-1 on the year. The Green Knights travel to Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg, VT) to meet the Redhawks in a Metro battle on Friday, January 10. The Redhawks enter the battle with a record of 4-3. Champlain Valley Union won 60-36 in their recent league battle against Essex (Essex Junction, VT)

The Hilltoppers now own a 5-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mt. Mansfield for a Metro battle on Friday, January 10. St. Johnsbury Academy will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 58-43 league loss to South Burlington (South Burlington, VT). The Cougars record now stands at 4-2.