The Heston Academy Patriots basketball squad (St. Helen, MI), was crushed 48-25 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Alcona Tigers (Lincoln, MI)

With the victory, Alcona advances its record to 3-11 on the year. The Tigers travel to Rogers City (Rogers City, MI) to meet the Hurons in a North Star - Big Dipper battle on Monday, February 10. The Hurons enter the battle with a record of 9-5. Rogers City won 40-23 in their recent league battle against Whittemore-Prescott (Whittemore, MI)

The Patriots now own a 1-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Tawas Area for a non-league battle on Monday, February 10. Heston Academy will meet a Braves squad coming off a 44-26 non-league loss to Oscoda (Oscoda, MI). The Braves record now stands at 8-6.