In Friday's league outing, the Utica Chieftains (Utica, MI) basketball team ran past the host Cousino Patriots (Warren, MI), by a final score of 59-46.

In their next game, the Chieftains face the Lake Shore Shorians (St. Clair Shores, MI) in a Macomb Area - Blue match, on Tuesday, January 30. Utica will attempt to move on its 15-0 season record. The Shorians enter the match with a 4-12 record after their 70-52 league loss to Anchor Bay (Fair Haven, MI).

With the defeat, Cousino moves to 6-8 on the year. The Patriots travel to Fraser (Fraser, MI) to face the Ramblers in a Macomb Area - Blue match on Tuesday, January 30. The Ramblers enter the match with a record of 10-5. Fraser lost 54-42 in their recent league match against Utica Ford (Sterling Heights, MI)