Utica was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 54-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mt. Vernon Yellowjackets. While losing is never fun, the Redskins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 707th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 188th).
Utica's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Mt. Vernon, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Utica will host Johnstown-Monroe at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Mt. Vernon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Watkins Memorial at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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