The Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers basketball squad (Mt. Pulaski, IL), was outscored 43-34 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Riverton Hawks (Riverton, IL)

With the victory, Riverton advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Hawks host Pana (Pana, IL) to meet the Panthers in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 0-0.

The Hilltoppers now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lincolnwood for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 7.