Ithaca posted their closest victory since December 3, 2024 on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Clare Pioneers 44-42. Given the Yellowjackets' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 63rd, while the Pioneers are ranked 533rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Yellowjackets
| 01/07/25 @ Clare | 44-42 |
| 01/03/25 @ Hemlock | 41-26 |
| 12/28/24 @ Fulton | 53-43 |
Ithaca's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-1. As for Clare, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Ithaca will be playing at home against Valley Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Clare, they will head out to face off against Bullock Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Bullock Creek's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four contests.
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