Utica Eisenhower got their first taste of in-conference action this week and they started things off strong. They pulled ahead with a 42-41 photo finish over the Fitzgerald Spartans on Wednesday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Eagles' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 399th, while the Spartans are ranked 20th).
Eagles
| 01/15/25 @ Fitzgerald | 42-41 |
| 01/09/25 @ Sterling Heights Stevenson | 63-61 |
| 01/07/25 vs Romeo | 52-49 |
The victory was the third in a row for Utica Eisenhower, bringing their record for this year to 4-6. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two points across that stretch. As for Fitzgerald, their defeat ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-2.
Utica Eisenhower will welcome Utica at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fitzgerald, they are taking a road trip to take on Sterling Heights Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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