Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers (St. Johnsbury, VT) and the host Rutland Raiders (Rutland, VT), saw St. Johnsbury Academy's basketball squad overcome Rutland by a tally of 63-53.

With the victory, St. Johnsbury Academy improves its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Hilltoppers host Burlington (Burlington, VT) to confront the Seahorses in a Metro challenge on Wednesday, December 27. The Seahorses come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Burlington won 59-55 in their recent league challenge against Essex (Essex Junction, VT)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Hartford Hurricanes (White River Junction, VT) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 27. Rutland will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record. The Hurricanes come into the challenge with a 5-0 record after their 53-43 non-league win over Essex (Essex Junction, VT).