Sterling Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Utica Ford Falcons at home and fell 101-24. The Stallions lost against the Falcons in their previous head to head back in November of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 74-61 score last time.
Utica Ford's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jamie Thomas led the charge by going 6 for 8 en route to 15 points plus five rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaron Johnson Jr, who went 6 for 11 en route to 15 points plus three steals.
Sterling Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Utica Ford, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sterling Heights will challenge Marysville at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Utica Ford, they will take on Dakota at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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