In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Pontiac Phoenix basketball team scored a tight 56-52 triumph over the Stoney Creek Cougars.

In their next game, the Phoenix meet the Royal Oak Ravens (Royal Oak, MI) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 9. Pontiac will attempt to better on its 4-5 season record.

With the defeat, Stoney Creek moves to 1-7 on the year. The Cougars travel to Avondale (Auburn Hills, MI) to meet the Yellowjackets in a Oakland - Blue match on Tuesday, January 9. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a record of 5-5. Avondale won 47-44 in their recent league match against Rochester (Rochester Hills, MI)