The Denby Tars basketball squad (Detroit, MI), was outscored 74-59 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Renaissance Phoenix (Detroit, MI)

With the victory, Renaissance advances its record to 2-1 on the season. The Phoenix travel to Cass Tech (Detroit, MI) to encounter the Technicians in a Detroit Public I challenge on Friday, December 12. The Technicians come into the challenge with a record of 3-0. Cass Tech won 73-45 in their recent league challenge against Southeastern (Detroit, MI)

In their next game, the Tars encounter the Pershing Doughboys (Detroit, MI) in a Detroit Public I challenge, on Friday, December 12. Denby will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Doughboys come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 85-75 league loss to Mumford (Detroit, MI).