St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers (St. Johnsbury, VT) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Rice Memorial Green Knights (South Burlington, VT), 57-55 in a non-league match.

With the victory, St. Johnsbury Academy upgrades its record to 1-1 on the year. The Hilltoppers travel to Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg, VT) to face the Redhawks in a non-league match on Friday, February 21. The Redhawks enter the match with a record of 5-2.

The Green Knights now sport a 1-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Burlington for a non-league match on Saturday, February 22.