Prep Basketball: Duluth Marshall & Esko Claim Spots in Coaches Classic Championship

The Hilltoppers and Esko will face-off in the championship game on Friday, December 27th. 

ESKO, Minn.- The 44th annual Coaches Classic tipped off on Thursday night in Esko.

In the first game of the tournament, Duluth Marshall faced Hinckley-Finlayson in the semifinals.

The Hilltoppers advance to the championship game with an 87-56 win over the Jaguars.

On the other side of the bracket, Esko faced East Central in another semifinal contest.

Esko defeated the Eagles 69-37 to claim their spot in the championship match against Marshall.

The Hilltoppers and Esko will face-off in the championship game on Friday, December 27th.

Tip-off is at 7:15 p.m.