Utica’s Varsity basketball team versed Anchor Bay high school in their ninth game so far this season on Feb 7th. The final score of the game was 47-38., with Utica picking up the big win.  Utica’s team now has a record of 7 wins and only 2 losses with the playoffs creeping up.

“We played a good team,” junior Ali Hassan said, “I’m glad we got the win, and now we have to focus on next game to try and continue getting better.”

The game was a little bit close, but near the end Utica pulled away and got a great win. Utica has desires of making the playoffs and advancing far, and this win will definitely help create momentum for the rest of the season.

“It was a great win,” junior Sebestian Soriano said, “But its only one game, we have to continue this every game and especially when we are in the playoffs.”

The playoffs start in a few weeks, and Utica has a great roster to make a deep run, and as long as no injuries occur, Utica’s varsity basketball team can compete for a championship.

“When we play as a team, make our shots, play hard and smart, work together,” Soriano said, “It will be very difficult for any team to beat us.”