Marshall Hilltoppers (Duluth, MN) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Proctor Rails (Proctor, MN), 69-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Marshall upgrades its record to 10-10 on the season. The Hilltoppers host Hibbing (Hibbing, MN) to play the Bluejackets in a non-league bout on Monday, February 12. The Bluejackets go into the bout with a record of 2-17. Hibbing lost 75-58 in their recent non-league bout against Rockford (Rockford, MN)

Next up, the Rails play the Barnum Bombers (Barnum, MN) in a AA Section 7 bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Proctor will attempt to upgrade on its 5-18 season record. The Bombers go into the bout with a 16-6 record after their 71-30 non-league win over Floodwood (Floodwood, MN).