Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Hopkins Academy Golden Hawks (Hadley, MA) and the visiting Smith Academy Falcons (Hatfield, MA), saw Hopkins Academy's basketball squad overcome Smith Academy by a tally of 60-51.

With the victory, Hopkins Academy improves its record to 17-3 on the campaign. The Golden Hawks host Hoosac Valley (Cheshire, MA) to confront the Hurricanes in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 22. The Hurricanes come into the challenge with a record of 13-7. Hoosac Valley won 78-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Mount Everett Regional (Sheffield, MA)

Next up, the Falcons confront the Baystate Academy (Springfield, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 22. Smith Academy will attempt to improve on its 13-5 season record. The come into the challenge with a 5-14 record after their 52-39 non-league loss to Pioneer Valley Regional (Northfield, MA).