After flying high against Fraser last Wednesday, Utica Ford came back down to earth. The Utica Ford Falcons were just a bucket shy of victory on Friday and fell 53-52 to the Chippewa Valley Big Reds. The Falcons have struggled against the Big Reds recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Aaron Johnson Jr
| 02/28/25 vs Chippewa Valley | 16 |
| 02/26/25 vs Fraser | 8 |
| 02/20/25 @ Athens | 10 |
| 02/18/25 @ Lutheran North | 13 |
| 02/17/25 @ Cousino | 15 |
| + 15 more games |
Several Falcons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Aaron Johnson Jr, who shot 43% from the field on his way to 16 points in addition to six boards and three blocks. That's the most points Johnson Jr has posted since back in December of 2024. Eli Miller was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.
Utica Ford's defeat dropped their record down to 17-7. As for Chippewa Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season.
Utica Ford does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Chippewa Valley, they will be taking part in a tournament against L'Anse Creuse North at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as L'Anse Creuse North comes in on five and Chippewa Valley on three.
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