In Thursday's non-league test, the Marshall Hilltoppers (Duluth, MN) basketball squad trounced the visiting Hinckley-Finlayson Jaguars (Hinckley, MN), by a score of 87-56.

Next, the Hilltoppers encounter the Proctor Rails (Proctor, MN) in a non-league test, on Saturday, January 4. Marshall will attempt to improve on its 4-3 season record.

The Jaguars (2-7) will now prepare for their test against Crosby-Ironton (Crosby, MN). The Rangers come into the AA Section 7 test with a 1-7 record.