Ohio High School Basketball - Manchester overwhelmed by Fayetteville-Perry
January 5, 2023: Fayetteville, OH 45118 The Manchester Greyhounds basketball team (Manchester, OH), was overwhelmed 50-19 in Thursday's league battle with the host Fayetteville-Perry Rockets (Fayetteville, OH)
The Rockets now possess a 5-0 record. They put it on the line next when they host Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington for a battle on Friday, January 6.
The Greyhounds (0-1) will now prepare for their battle against Fayetteville-Perry (Fayetteville, OH). The Rockets come into the battle with a 8-0 record. In their last battle, Fayetteville-Perry trounced Clermont Northeastern (Batavia, OH), 56-24, in a non-league battle.
First Quarter
The Fayetteville Rockets got out to a good start against Manchester. The Rockets was led by Jack South 6 points and his dominant quarter on the glass, getting rebound after rebound, as they jumped out to a 13-6 lead after 1.
Second Quarter
Fayetteville stayed consistent by scoring another 13 points in the quarter to take a commanding 26-9 lead at halftime. This quarter, Jack South continued his scoring and domination on the boards. Jack almost tallied a double-double in the first half alone. He would end up with 10 points, 9 rebounds in the half. The Main reason for this 17-point lead was the Rocket's defense. Only allowing 3 buckets, and 9 points in the half. Creating 16 turnovers and getting 11 steals.
Third Quarter
The 3rd quarter was the start of Keegan Craycraft's big half. He would knock down 2 threes in the quarter, giving him 3 in the game so far, and 11 points total after 3. The Rockets would stretch their lead to 20 after 3.
Fourth Quarter
Keegan Craycraft continued his mastery from deep, sinking 2 more 3's, giving him 5 total and finishing with a team high 19 points. Defense still was dominant all game. Allowing only 7 buckets, and 19 total points. Alex Williamson was a thief on defense, with 5 steals and a block shot to go along with 4 rebounds. Jack South ended up with a double double, 10 points, and 10 rebounds.