Worcester Academy Hilltoppers (Worcester, MA) fans left the game thrilled Saturday as they witnessed their ice hockey team achieve victory over the host Proctor Academy Hornets (Andover, NH), 5-3 in a non-league match.

The Hilltoppers (2-6) will now prepare for their match against Northfield Mount Hermon (Mount Hermon, MA). The Hoggers go into the bout with a 1-4 record. In their last bout, Northfield Mount Hermon nudged Kents Hill School (Kents Hill, ME), 4-1, in a league bout.

The Hornets now have a 2-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Phillips Exeter Academy for a bout on Saturday, January 6.