Falcons
| 02/20/25 @ Athens | 45-48 |
| 02/18/25 @ Lutheran North | 66-48 |
| 02/17/25 @ Cousino | 52-48 |
| 02/14/25 vs Cousino | 48-39 |
| 02/11/25 vs Troy | 68-58 |
After a string of six wins, Utica Ford's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of the Athens Red Hawks by a score of 48-45. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Falcons came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 135th, while the Red Hawks are ranked 324th).
When it comes to explaining why Utica Ford lost, don't look at Eli Miller. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 23 points and 11 boards. That was a full 51.1% of Utica Ford's points, marking the third time in a row Miller has posted more than a third of the team's points. Jamie Thomas was another key player, putting up two points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Utica Ford smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Athens only four offensive rebounds.
Athens' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nathan Johnson led the charge by scoring ten points. That's the most points Johnson has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Nathan Appledorn, who put up nine points.
Utica Ford's loss dropped their record down to 16-6. As for Athens, their record is now 7-15.
Utica Ford didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 51-23 victory against Fraser on the 26th. As for Athens, they have also already played their next contest, a 53-44 win against Troy on the 26th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
