Hopkinton Hawks (Contoocook, NH) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Conant Orioles (Jaffrey, NH), 42-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hopkinton upgrades its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Kearsarge (North Sutton, NH) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 21. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 3-0. Kearsarge won 52-32 in their recent league bout against Mascoma (Canaan, NH)

Next up, the Orioles play the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints (Dover, NH) in a Division III bout, on Thursday, December 21. Conant will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record.