The New Standard Academy Spartans basketball squad (Flint, MI), was nipped 68-63 in Friday's non-league test with the host International Academy Phoenix (Flint, MI)

Next, the Phoenix clash with the Bendle Tigers (Burton, MI) in a Genesee Area - Red test, on Tuesday, February 11. International Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 16-3 season record.

The Spartans (9-7) will now prepare for their test against Dakota (Macomb, MI). The Cougars come into the non-league test with a 11-9 record. In their last test, Dakota was nipped by Port Huron Northern (Port Huron, MI), 66-55, in a non-league test.