The L'Anse Creuse North Crusaders basketball squad (Macomb, MI), was outscored 59-51 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Utica Ford Falcons (Sterling Heights, MI)

With the victory, Utica Ford advances its record to 4-1 on the year. The Falcons travel to Utica (Utica, MI) to meet the Chieftains in a non-league battle on Thursday, December 12. The Chieftains enter the battle with a record of 1-2. Utica lost 48-20 in their recent non-league battle against Grosse Pointe North (Grosse Pointe, MI)

The Crusaders now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Anchor Bay for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 12.