The Hillsboro-Deering Hillcats topped the visiting Somersworth Toppers basketball team by a final score of 61-45 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Hillcats face the Kearsarge Cougars (North Sutton, NH) in a Division III game, on Tuesday, December 12. Hillsboro-Deering will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 1-0 record after their 53-50 league win over Campbell (Litchfield, NH).

With the defeat, Somersworth moves to 0-1 on the year. The Toppers host Gilford (Gilford, NH) to face the Golden Eagles in a Division III game on Tuesday, December 12. The Golden Eagles enter the game with a record of 1-0. Gilford won 62-28 in their recent league game against Winnisquam (Tilton, NH)