The Hillcrest Academy boys basketball team takes the floor at Hillcrest Union for one final preseason tune-up tonight when they meet Iowa City Regina. Hillcrest was a winner in their jamboree in Kalona Monday night in come-from-behind fashion over New London 34-29 behind 15 points from Grant Bender, eight from Luke Schrock and five from Seth Ours. The Regals were also on the floor Monday at Hillcrest Union where they topped Montezuma 31-22 with Michael Martin scoring 16. Hillcrest and Regina last met in an official contest January 26th of 2013 when the Ravens scored a 61-58 win.

The Achieve Challenge is a statewide community service initiative for Iowa schools and their basketball programs. The JV game tips off at 4:30 with varsity to follow at 6p.m. Admission to the event is $5 along with one non-perishable or canned food item to be donated to one of the local food pantries. An additional $2 will be charged if no food item is received.