Basketball Recap: Manchester Comes Up Short

Manchester lost to Southwood last Friday and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Squires took a blow against the Knights, falling 69-41. While losing is never fun, the Squires can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 237th, while the Knights are ranked 78th).

Aaron Reid

Steals

12/27/25 vs Southwood	4
12/26/25 @ Northfield	4
12/23/25 @ Huntington North	3
12/19/25 @ Southwood	3
12/16/25 vs LaVille	4

When it comes to explaining why Manchester lost, don't look at Aaron Reid. Despite the final result, he went 7-for-10 on his way to 18 points and four steals. Reid has been hot, having posted three or more steals the last five times he's played. Dallas Martin was another key player, putting up nine points.

Bryce Wilcox was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 32 points and nine boards for Southwood. That's the most points Wilcox has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddox Marshall, who shot 42% from the field en route to 11 points and six assists.

Manchester has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Southwood, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manchester will host Northwestern at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Squires' defense better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 55.8 points per game this season. As for Southwood, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Mississinewa at 7:45 p.m. on January 7, 2026.