The Gabriel Richard Fighting Irish basketball squad (Ann Arbor, MI), was nudged 48-41 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Ypsilanti Grizzlies (Ypsilanti, MI)

With the victory, Ypsilanti advances its record to 4-4 on the year. The Grizzlies host Pinckney (Pinckney, MI) to meet the Pirates in a Southeastern - White battle on Friday, January 10. The Pirates enter the battle with a record of 4-4. Pinckney won 64-55 in their recent non-league battle against Fowlerville (Fowlerville, MI)

The Fighting Irish now own a 2-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Richard for a non-league battle on Friday, January 10. Gabriel Richard will meet a Pioneers squad coming off a 74-45 league win over Cranbrook Kingswood (Bloomfield Hills, MI). The Pioneers record now stands at 6-2.