Basketball Recap: Manual Skates Past Rocky Mountain Prep SMART with Ease

While Manual didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They claimed a resounding 57-17 victory over the Rocky Mountain Prep SMART Ocelotls. That looming 57-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Thunderbolts yet this season.

Manual's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caylei Walker, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten boards. Walker is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Jaci Collins-Falcon, who went 7 of 13 en route to 16 points.

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Previous 3 Games (Home)

01/07/25 vs Rocky Mountain Prep SMART	57-17
12/17/24 vs Arvada	45-11
12/10/24 vs Bishop Machebeuf	57-42

Manual's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.3 points per game. As for Rocky Mountain Prep SMART, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.

Manual will be playing in front of their home fans against KIPP Denver Collegiate at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. KIPP Denver Collegiate will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Manual surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rocky Mountain Prep SMART, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Regis Groff at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.