Jeremiah Bernard commands the offense for a Crusaders win

By Team Reports Jan 2, 2024, 9:51am

Recap: Modesto Christian Crusaders vs. Manteca Buffaloes

The Modesto Christian Crusaders won against the Manteca Buffaloes on Wednesday with 66 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Thursday. Modesto Christian wrapped up 2023 with a 66-49 win over Manteca. The victory was nothing new for Modesto Christian as they're now sitting on three straight.

Modesto Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jeremiah Bernard led the charge by scoring 11 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. That's the first time this season that Bernard pulled down eight or more rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Rashod Cotton, who scored 19 points.

Modesto Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.7 points per game. As for Manteca, their loss dropped their record down to 10-4.

Modesto Christian and Campolindo will face off at 6:00 p.m. on December 29, 2023 without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Averaging 57.5 so far this season, Campolindo's high-powered offense has been in full-swing lately, so Modesto Christian better be ready for a challenge. Manteca and Clovis East will face off at 4:30 p.m. on December 29, 2023 without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Clovis East presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Manteca in California (Clovis East is ranked 100th, while Manteca is ranked 230th).