Duluth Central Trojans (Duluth, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Marshall Hilltoppers (Duluth, MN), 79-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Duluth Central upgrades its record to 15-4 on the season. The Trojans host Hermantown (Hermantown, MN) to encounter the Hawks in a Lake Superior bout on Friday, February 3. The Hawks go into the bout with a record of 15-7. Hermantown lost 58-38 in their recent non-league bout against Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids, MN)

Next up, the Hilltoppers encounter the Two Harbors Agates (Two Harbors, MN) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 6. Marshall will attempt to upgrade on its 7-16 season record. The Agates go into the bout with a 2-16 record after their 76-31 non-league loss to Proctor (Proctor, MN).