The Cousino Patriots (Warren, MI) basketball nipped the host Sterling Heights Stevenson Titans (Sterling Heights, MI), 36-31 in Friday's non-league test.

The Patriots (4-4) will now prepare for their test against Chippewa Valley (Clinton Township, MI). The Big Reds go into the Macomb Area - Blue test with a 3-1 record. In their last test, Chippewa Valley got by Avondale (Auburn Hills, MI), 54-38, in a non-league match.

With the defeat, Sterling Heights Stevenson moves to 2-4 on the year. The Titans travel to Marysville (Marysville, MI) to meet the Vikings in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 9. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 3-5. Marysville lost 43-39 in their recent non-league match against Davison (Davison, MI)