Montello Hilltoppers (Montello, WI) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Fall River Pirates (Fall River, WI), 75-73 in a league match.

With the victory, Montello advances its record to 3-16 on the year. The Hilltoppers host Necedah (Necedah, WI) to battle the Cardinals in a non-league contest on Monday, February 16. The Cardinals go into the contest with a record of 4-11.

In their next game, the Pirates battle the Randolph Rockets (Randolph, WI) in a Trailways - West contest, on Tuesday, February 17. Fall River will attempt to better on its 12-10 season record.