For the first time this season, Utica Eisenhower will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will welcome the Utica Ford Falcons at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Utica Eisenhower's win against Sterling Heights Stevenson wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Eagles narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Titans 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since April 30, 2024.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Utica Ford, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They walked away with an 11-8 victory over Algonac on Friday.
Utica Ford pushed their record up to 2-1 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Utica Eisenhower, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Utica Eisenhower couldn't quite get it done against Utica Ford in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 8-3. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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